as in objectivity
lack of favoritism toward one side or another
his unimpeachable neutrality makes him the ideal person to judge which of us is right
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Recent Examples of neutrality
The neutrality clause came into play after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022.
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Callum Sutherland, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
The director’s onscreen role is to be the ultimate swing vote, constantly circling a position before another informed voice brings him back to neutrality and the inquiry starts all over again.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2026
Advocacy is our responsibility; neutrality is not an option.
—Maryam Lieberman, HollywoodReporter, 23 Jan. 2026
Soon, a significant part of the electricity used by the resort will be produced on-site through renewables, for net carbon neutrality by 2030.
—Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
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Callum Sutherland, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
The director’s onscreen role is to be the ultimate swing vote, constantly circling a position before another informed voice brings him back to neutrality and the inquiry starts all over again.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2026
Advocacy is our responsibility; neutrality is not an option.
—Maryam Lieberman, HollywoodReporter, 23 Jan. 2026
Soon, a significant part of the electricity used by the resort will be produced on-site through renewables, for net carbon neutrality by 2030.
—Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutrality
Noun
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Nurrenbern’s opposition stemmed from community activists, who questioned Hall’s objectivity and willingness to hold officers accountable for misconduct.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026
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The standards emphasize objectivity, independence from political influence, and rigorous articulation of uncertainty.—
Brian O'Neill,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2026
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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
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Globalizing impulses helped bring about a flourishing of neutralism.—
Leo Robson,
The New Yorker,
5 Dec. 2016
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Scholl was a walking catalogue who brought his journalistic objectiveness to preservation, Matuszewicz said.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
11 Jan. 2026
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Government facilities should focus on function, service and impartiality — not branding or advertising.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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At the root of many people’s concerns was that Sky was the only broadcaster showing Premier League football in the UK at the time, raising concerns over impartiality.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Neutrality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutrality. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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