NEUTRALITY Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

neutrality

noun

nü-ˈtra-lə-tē

Definition of neutrality

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 Claremont President Ryan Williams framed the dispute as a failure of professional neutrality, accusing the American Bar Association of becoming a partisan institution. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 29 Sep. 2026 Swiss neutrality has been enshrined in the constitution since the mid-19th century, but its meaning has been debated for years. — Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026 Swiss voters rejected a right-wing proposal to tighten the country’s neutrality rules, with 70% voting against it and every region opposing the measure. — Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026 Switzerland’s neutrality was never absolute and often a la carte, even during many 20th-century wars. — The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for neutrality

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Consistent with our principles of objectivity and fair process, the referral neither adopts nor rejects the factual assertions in your letter and does not prejudge OPR's assessment.

— Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
The movie leaves you with many questions — about Holmes, about the slippery nature of truth and about the objectivity of documentary filmmaking itself.

— Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of objectivity

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Yet Baier’s critics question his claim to impartiality—citing, beyond the network’s overall reputation, a few high-profile incidents.

— Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 16 Oct. 2026
In this position, Parker maintained the state Senate’s official records with integrity and impartiality, according to her campaign website.

— Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of impartiality

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