objectively
adverb
ob·jec·tive·ly
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: in an objective rather than subjective or biased way : with a basis in observable facts rather than feelings or opinions
The author does not attempt to seek scapegoats but rather artfully and objectively articulates one of the ills in America's cities and communities, an ill which has inevitably resulted in the racial polarization of our country.—
Lois Mark Stalvey
Lois Mark StalveyThey are tasked with the responsibility to vet all alternatives and objectively present their findings to the public.—Robert F. Walsh
Robert F. WalshJustice Antonin Scalia explained in his opinion for a unanimous Court that past cases never held that an officer's motive invalidates objectively justifiable conduct under the Fourth Amendment.—Tracey Maclin
Tracey MaclinAny good politician learns not to go around predicting outcomes that are objectively unlikely …—Nicholas Lemann
Nicholas LemannExamples of objectively in a Sentence
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The 2026 edition faces conditions that are objectively worse.
—John Samuels, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
That right becomes meaningless if the ballot language advocates and misleads, rather than objectively explains.
—Jamie Cole, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026
Both are also, objectively speaking, disgusting.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
As a market technician, my job is to objectively interpret what the market is telling us rather than become overly influenced by outside narratives.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 20 May 2026
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John Samuels, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
That right becomes meaningless if the ballot language advocates and misleads, rather than objectively explains.
—Jamie Cole, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026
Both are also, objectively speaking, disgusting.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
As a market technician, my job is to objectively interpret what the market is telling us rather than become overly influenced by outside narratives.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 20 May 2026
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“Objectively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/objectively. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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