subjectivity

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Recent Examples of subjectivity The point of cinematic realism is the inner life, and the miracle of movies is their power to portray subjectivity, though few filmmakers manage to attain that power—even despite their best efforts. Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026 Zhang conceded that from the customer side there can be subjectivity around the topic, and one person’s resolution is another’s deflection. Kevin Williams, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026 There was physical contact made on Sunday night, but the official NCAA rulebook includes room for subjectivity in determining what type of contact warrants a technical foul. Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026 One person’s subjectivity becomes a whole organization’s official stance. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for subjectivity
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Noun
  • The young Forster recoiled from the school’s culture of authoritarianism and militaristic chauvinism, which may have found expression in the students’ often appalling attitudes toward their own mothers.
    Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
  • Her stories are well-told, relevant and often searing, detailing an elementary-school teacher’s slight, a hometown swimming-pool reckoning and chauvinism from an Ivy League club.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • During a July 2007 interview with Pop Matters, Joe addressed the nepotism involved in his band getting the gig to open up for The Police.
    Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
  • Two years into Bronny James’ NBA career, in the postseason spotlight, cries of nepotism will have to wait for the bench minutes the Lakers actually need from the 21-year-old guard.
    Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026

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“Subjectivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subjectivity. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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