OBJECTIVITY Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

objectivity

noun

ˌäb-ˌjek-ˈti-və-tē

Definition of objectivity

as in neutrality

lack of favoritism toward one side or another the teacher's objectivity would be seriously compromised if his own child were placed in the class

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Recent Examples of objectivity After a successful pitch to Hulu, Orton quickly joined the project to assist Maddox at the studio’s behest—a way for Hulu to maintain the film's objectivity and fill in any post-production gaps. — Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 22 July 2026 However, some recent changes at the FDA could hurt international confidence in their objectivity and rigor. — C. Michael White, The Conversation, 15 July 2026 And then there is a separate anger, because this mechanistic objectivity is not applied evenly. — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 14 July 2026 The honesty and objectivity of Stars and Stripes can’t be overemphasized. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for objectivity

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The pundits feasted on her neutrality, most venomously Megyn Kelly, who called her a coward.

— Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Instead, French politicians provided 500,000 francs to the Society of Habous for construction costs to protect the appearance of religious neutrality.

— Shannon Fogg, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of neutrality

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The channel has come under fire from journalists for breaching the impartiality rules that apply to news broadcasters.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026
Judge Chitty was assigned to oversee the case after Roach was removed from further proceedings following the defense's challenge to his impartiality.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of impartiality

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