NONPARTISAN Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

nonpartisan

adjective

ˌnän-ˈpär-tə-zən

Definition of nonpartisan

as in impartial

marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias made a nonpartisan decision that satisfied all concerned

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as in neutral

not favoring or joined to either side in a quarrel, contest, or war nonpartisan observers who were there to ensure a fair election

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Recent Examples of nonpartisan The president has repeatedly approved a higher percentage of aid requests for Republican-leaning states than for Democratic-leaning ones in his second term, according to the nonpartisan think tank Urban Institute. — Catherine Bouvet, ABC News, 3 July 2026 The court’s term that ended last week is the most robust judicial affirmation of executive power over immigration in the court’s history, said Muzaffar Chishti, a senior fellow at the Migration Policy Institute, a nonpartisan think tank. — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 Jason Thornton is a lead organizer for the Valencia campus at genCLEO, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization exclusively dedicated to climate education, advocacy and engagement. — Jason Thornton, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026 Indeed, the Government Accountability Office — a nonpartisan federal watchdog that audits government spending and efficiencies — outlined the risk of fraud tied to ACA subsidies in a December report requested by congressional Republicans. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonpartisan

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpartisan

Adjective

Police officers are encouraged to use their judgment and, when appropriate, provide motorists with warnings as part of the Department’s commitment to fair, impartial and community-oriented policing.

— Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
The values imparted to me throughout my public school education — equal opportunity, impartial justice, respect for expertise, basic honesty — have been abandoned by a new breed of politician that has turned governance itself into a blood sport.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026

Definition of impartial

Adjective

But history shows that technology alone does not deliver equitable outcomes.

— Marjorie Parker, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
As climate change increasingly shapes our daily lives, LGBTQ+ communities deserve a seat at the table, not only because we are affected by these challenges, but because our perspectives can help build more equitable and resilient solutions.

— Isabella Montealegre, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2026

Definition of equitable

Adjective

Before Getting Started Not all white garments or linens are created equal.

— Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
The honor has been bestowed upon actors, comedians, directors, producers, costume designers, writers, animators, musicians, executives, journalists, and various other individuals whose work in television has no equal.

— Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 30 June 2026