1
as in bias
an attitude that always favors one way of feeling or acting especially without considering any other possibilities
partiality blinded the administrator to the benefits of the proposed system for distributing work
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2
as in tendency
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
a person with an unfortunate partiality for jumping to conclusions
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3
as in liking
positive regard for something
a partiality toward outdoor sports of all kinds
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Recent Examples of partiality
In fact, the handbag was invented, experimented with and refined before women received pocket partiality.
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Leah Dolan, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
So, Hunt’s partiality for turtlenecks has now become the official look for player headshots over the past two decades.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
There should be no equivocation or the appearance of partiality.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
The accused and accuser, for their part, might have reason to question the partiality of an investigation conducted in house and whether the inquiry is a sham done to protect the employer.
—Gabriella Levine, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Leah Dolan, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
So, Hunt’s partiality for turtlenecks has now become the official look for player headshots over the past two decades.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
There should be no equivocation or the appearance of partiality.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
The accused and accuser, for their part, might have reason to question the partiality of an investigation conducted in house and whether the inquiry is a sham done to protect the employer.
—Gabriella Levine, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partiality
Noun
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Universities are still reeling from the campus protests that spawned a wave of harassment against Jewish students, while questions of affordability and political bias have increasingly weighed down public support, especially among Republicans.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
29 May 2025
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This study examined crime data for patterns of racial bias while also looking at police misconduct and eviction policies, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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As the graph shows below, Bellingham, like most of Real Madrid midfielders, has a tendency to hold on to the ball, whereas Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen midfield is defined by quick and incisive short passes.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Though moderators control questioning during such forums, too, candidates have a tendency to end up chiming in on each other’s answers when seated next to each other.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
20 May 2025
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Exchanges are not for comparing notes or calling each other’s attention to something that was not done to your liking.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
25 May 2025
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But that xG-against figure is too high for Chelsea’s liking in any case.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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In a notice of settlement filed last week in US District Court for the Southern District of New York, the parties agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, with each side to pay its own fees and costs.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2025
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Yet, those who identify as LGBTQ — especially transgender people — are still fighting battles for the right to exist without prejudice.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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Tools that assess personality, aptitude, reaction time, or cultural fit are also included.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Past Lives established director Celine Song’s aptitude at exploring complex love triangles, which looks to continue in her new romantic comedy.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
16 May 2025
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From the likes of Adam Grant and Trevor Noah this year, to Michelle Obama, Brené Brown, Amal Clooney, and others in past years, this conference explores a wide range of topics.—
Laurel Donnellan,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Here’s a first look at Housefull 5, starring the likes of Indian comedy king Akshay Kumar and Abhishek A Bachchan.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
27 May 2025
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That level of partisanship in a military setting – on the campus of the nation’s first military academy, and before an audience of cadets and their families, many of whom are veterans – is unusual in the United States.—
Jeff Inglis,
The Conversation,
27 May 2025
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There are ways to get involved and passionately advocate for your mission without embracing the rancor and extreme partisanship many leaders rightly try to avoid.—
Jerry Haag,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Additionally, the Bank of Japan’s inclination to tighten its monetary policy, which collides with the Asian nation’s fiscal woes, also have a hand in fueling the bond sell-off, said Varathan.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
22 May 2025
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But state officials have shown no inclination toward making alterations. California earlier this month joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging the Federal Highway Administration and the Trump administration from withholding billions of dollars to expand electric vehicle infrastructure.—
Rob Nikolewski,
Mercury News,
21 May 2025
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“Partiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partiality. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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