fairness

noun

ˈfer-nəs How to pronounce fairness (audio)
Definition of fairnessnext
1
as in beauty
the qualities in a person or thing that as a whole give pleasure to the senses a city of incomparable fairness, Venice has enchanted travelers for centuries

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2
as in neutrality
lack of favoritism toward one side or another fairness was certainly uppermost in the elderly woman's mind as she made arrangements for dividing the family heirlooms among her many grandchildren

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Recent Examples of fairness This information extends beyond mere fairness, offering crucial insights into career trajectory, market value, and essential skill development. — Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026 In fairness, fellow corners like Corey Thornton, Will Lee and Chau Smith-Wade had their own miscues as well. — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2026 This fight has been building for years, and leaders including Moore and House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk have been pushing to ensure fairness here in Maryland for a year. — Nick Allen, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026 When homes move into closed or semi-closed channels, that basic fairness can break down. — Derrick Johnson, Time, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fairness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairness
  1. beauty
  2. neutrality
  3. attractiveness
  4. objectivity
  5. elegance
  6. neutralism
  7. objectiveness
  8. impartiality
Noun
  • For the latest fashion, beauty and luxury insights, as well as exclusive discounts sent straight to your inbox, sign up here for the Vogue Business newsletter.
    — Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Most beauty products carry an expiration date or a PAO (Period After Opening) symbol that tells you how long the formula is safe once opened.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of beauty
Noun
  • In peacetime — which, due to its neutrality, is the norm in Switzerland — these bunkers are turned into wine cellars, saunas or, in the case of the University of Bern, storage.
    — Rob Schmitz, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Institutional capital is the confidence that governments, donors and citizens place in an institution’s neutrality, legitimacy, consistency and ability to apply its mandate impartially.
    — Ekramy El Zaghat, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of neutrality
Noun
  • The judging criteria balanced overall attractiveness and legibility for law enforcement.
    — Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • The list compiled 300 cities of varying sizes across 22 factors of market attractiveness, affordability and quality of life.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Definition of attractiveness
Noun
  • One of the biggest mistakes leaders make during a mid-year review is allowing optimism to replace objectivity.
    — John Abusaid, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • This blatant fealty over objectivity perverts the process by choosing personal loyalists instead of independent public servants.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of objectivity
Noun
  • Thymes, the signature restaurant, champions local, seasonal Parian ingredients, evolving Cycladic cuisine with contemporary elegance and a deep connection to nature.
    — Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Katharine Hepburn found it as a way to dress with poise and freedom, while Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy wore her classic fit with an understated elegance that continues to fascinate.
    — Alex Sales, Glamour, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of elegance
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  • India, an avatar of forceful neutralism early on, saw its influence diminished by regional conflict and domestic troubles.
    — Erez Manela, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2021
  • Globalizing impulses helped bring about a flourishing of neutralism.
    — Leo Robson, The New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2016
Definition of neutralism
Noun
  • Scholl was a walking catalogue who brought his journalistic objectiveness to preservation, Matuszewicz said.
    — Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
Definition of objectiveness
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  • Including academics in a paper like this typically implies greater credibility and the impartiality of an outside research institution, but the waters are a little muddier here.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Four ethics experts told ProPublica that by accepting the premium tickets Trusty and Carr compromised the FCC’s impartiality and should not take part in any upcoming decision on the merger.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
Definition of impartiality

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