as in purpose
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
the summer camp's stated objective is to produce tournament-level tennis players
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as in empirical
based on observation or experience
an objective assessment based solely upon the results of the experiment
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as in impartial
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
the judge removed herself from the case because she doubted her ability to remain objective, given her friendship with one of the attorneys
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as in historical
restricted to or based on fact
the paper's news stories strive to be scrupulously objective, with opinions clearly labeled as commentary
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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 objective
Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Waterproof with 8x magnification and 42mm objectives, ideal for amateur astronomers after wide-field views of star clusters, double stars and lunar vista.
—Paul Brett, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
The authors also relied on a lifestyle questionnaire that was self-reported, so more objective research is needed.
—Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Esther Brito Ruiz, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
For each of these men—and the broader medical and public-health community that supported the eugenics movement—the veneer of data objectivity helped transform prejudice into policy.
—Craig Spencer, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Fast Growth, Concrete Results Early momentum translated into ambitious objectives.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Waterproof with 8x magnification and 42mm objectives, ideal for amateur astronomers after wide-field views of star clusters, double stars and lunar vista.
—Paul Brett, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Paramount’s move may only add to questions about CBS News’ ability to remain objective.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
The authors also relied on a lifestyle questionnaire that was self-reported, so more objective research is needed.
—Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
When apparent objectivity belies bias While naming wars after both participants seemingly avoids these biases, what becomes evident is that the order in which participants are listed matters.
—Esther Brito Ruiz, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
For each of these men—and the broader medical and public-health community that supported the eugenics movement—the veneer of data objectivity helped transform prejudice into policy.
—Craig Spencer, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objective
Adjective
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There are no score sheets or empirical grading systems employed.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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The migration from consensus to empirical validation is an inevitability.—
Benjamin D. Summers,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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For a longer journey, Johnson is impartial to his Osprey Aether pack for its airscape back panels, floating lids, and signature Fit on the Fly adjustments.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Sep. 2025
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Our department is committed to a thorough and impartial review.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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All of Wall Street is sharing and celebrating the historical studies of what happens when the Fed drops rates after a long pause and when the stock market is within 2% of a record high.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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In July, Lake reported the number of first-time homebuyers had shrunk to just half the historical norm.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Civil rights leaders criticized the federal government at the time for failing to prioritize equitable access in communities of color.—
Nicquel Terry Ellis,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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These include helping your family, helping your group, demonstrating reciprocity, demonstrating bravery, respecting a hierarchy and your superiors, dividing resources in an equitable way and respecting ownership of property.—
Tracy Brower,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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After the property sale, Graham started fleecing his mother while transferring money from her New York bank and brokerage accounts into his own checking account in Miami, according to a factual statement filed with his plea agreement.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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The problem here is that in the real world, factual accuracy is the bedrock of journalism, and objectivity would be a close second.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The observational study, conducted by academics at the University of Florida and University College London, was published in the journal iScience.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
16 Sep. 2025
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The authors acknowledge no firm conclusions can be drawn about cause and effect at this stage of the observational study.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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If there’s still a coffee mark, mix powder laundry detergent with equal parts water and white vinegar to make a paste.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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Though The Blackening is laugh-out-loud funny, its sharp writing makes for equal parts horror and humor, rarely letting its tension rest for a second.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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Fansville will also produce its own documentary-style social series to share behind-the-scenes stories of past winners of the Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway, a 17-year long tradition in college football.—
Kristi Dosh,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Oscar Martinez of The Office insists to the documentary camera crew on the hunt for what became of the Dunder-Mifflin crew 12 years after the long-running program went off the air.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Objective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objective. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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