fairness

noun

ˈfer-nəs How to pronounce fairness (audio)
Definition of fairnessnext
1
as in beauty
the qualities in a person or thing that as a whole give pleasure to the senses a city of incomparable fairness, Venice has enchanted travelers for centuries

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2
as in neutrality
lack of favoritism toward one side or another fairness was certainly uppermost in the elderly woman's mind as she made arrangements for dividing the family heirlooms among her many grandchildren

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Recent Examples of fairness This landmark victory will give all states, not just West Virginia, the clarity and confidence to ensure fairness and safety for female athletes today and for generations to come. — Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026 To ensure the fairness and credibility of our readers’ poll, any votes originating from the same IP address that exceed 20 submissions will be excluded from the final tally. — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 29 June 2026 Through the surveys, focus groups and town halls, residents consistently evaluated policy choices with fairness, accountability and visible impact front and center. — Karen Freeman-Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 What the growers’ side is arguing Natalie Collins, president of the California Association of Winegrape Growers, framed the labeling change as a competitive fairness issue. — Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fairness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairness
  1. beauty
  2. neutrality
  3. attractiveness
  4. objectivity
  5. elegance
  6. neutralism
  7. objectiveness
  8. impartiality
Noun
  • People are shopping for clothing and beauty products at a Zudio store in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, on April 4, 2024.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 July 2026
  • First was an anti-aging and beauty-focused treatment that combined 20 minutes in a relaxingly warm red light bed with a Japanese Microbiome and Fermented Enzyme Facial.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of beauty
Noun
  • As a result, the bill would leave parts of the crypto ecosystem vulnerable to exploitation by terrorists, sanctions evaders, fraudsters, and other illicit actors under the guise of technological neutrality.
    — Richard Nephew, Fortune, 2 July 2026
  • Thanks to their neutrality, black and white tiles can support both understated and daring palettes.
    — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026
Definition of neutrality
Noun
  • That often signals the business has reached peak strategic attractiveness.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • The body-hugging jean aligns with the viral phenomenon centered on maximizing physical attractiveness through deliberate changes to appearance, grooming, fitness, style and medical procedures.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 June 2026
Definition of attractiveness
Noun
  • 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
Definition of objectivity
Noun
  • Their French 75, which is made with cognac, lemon and muscadet, is a perfect example thanks to a beautiful balance of elegance and ingenuity.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • Below a chair rail in this hall and stairway are raised panel inserts, while an elaborate crown molding adds beauty and elegance.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
Definition of elegance
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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
  • Globalizing impulses helped bring about a flourishing of neutralism.
    — Leo Robson, The New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2016
Definition of neutralism
Noun
  • Scholl was a walking catalogue who brought his journalistic objectiveness to preservation, Matuszewicz said.
    — Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
Definition of objectiveness
Noun
  • Referees are charged with employing strict impartiality, but at the same time are expected to be more forgiving of offenders who are ‘not that kind of player’ while not prejudging those with reputations, however well deserved.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 19 June 2026
  • The agreement was signed in 2017, but there is a view that Weiss’ agenda comes into conflict with the BBC’s duty to impartiality.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 16 June 2026
Definition of impartiality

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