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 Memorial High School The attorneys stated that, by participating in the interview, Roach violated the state’s judicial conduct and standards code on appearance of objectivity. — Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 7 July 2026 Independent validation is essential for maintaining objectivity. — Steve Taplin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Slot, as head coach, was more of a middle manager; someone who acted with the objectivity of a civil servant and the occasional bluntness of a corrections officer. — Simon Hughes, New York Times, 30 May 2026 Specifically, the manner in which Alfonsi’s work and objectivity was disparaged with the very public pulling of her CECOT piece. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for objectivity

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Reinvention Or Risk Toyota has often argued that there is no single path to carbon neutrality, instead investing simultaneously in hybrids, plug-in hybrids, hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles and battery-electric cars.

— Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Our proposal starts at budget neutrality, so that sustainable city dollars and coordination can be part of the long-term, comprehensive, coordinated approach to creating a safe and peaceful Chicago.

— Ciera Bates-Chamberlain, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

Definition of neutrality

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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
Recognizing the agency’s independence and impartiality is a basis from which to further improve reliability of its key economic data.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 15 July 2026

Definition of impartiality

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