objectively
adverb
ob·jec·tive·ly
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: in an objective rather than subjective or biased way : with a basis in observable facts rather than feelings or opinions
The author does not attempt to seek scapegoats but rather artfully and objectively articulates one of the ills in America's cities and communities, an ill which has inevitably resulted in the racial polarization of our country.—
Lois Mark Stalvey
Lois Mark StalveyThey are tasked with the responsibility to vet all alternatives and objectively present their findings to the public.—Robert F. Walsh
Robert F. WalshJustice Antonin Scalia explained in his opinion for a unanimous Court that past cases never held that an officer's motive invalidates objectively justifiable conduct under the Fourth Amendment.—Tracey Maclin
Tracey MaclinAny good politician learns not to go around predicting outcomes that are objectively unlikely …—Nicholas Lemann
Nicholas LemannExamples of objectively in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Innovation is finally emerging to objectively predict who’s at the highest risk of developing pregnancy complications.
—Holly Maloney, Fortune, 10 May 2024
Now, after nearly losing her seat in 2022 and surviving an objectively awful year in her personal life, Boebert is starting over on the other side of the state.
—Kaleigh Rogers, ABC News, 10 May 2024
During the workshop, Davis guides participants through self-assessments, challenging them to objectively evaluate their lives across eight key areas of life (e.g., relationships, fitness, career, etc.).
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
The Omen's graphics are objectively capable, but $1,599 is expensive for a new laptop that will be stressed out of the box running cutting-edge games smoothly at high settings and native resolution.
—Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 5 May 2024
The observers tend to approach things more rationally and always seek to look at each situation objectively.
—Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
The numbers were objectively in our favor, yet failed to reassure me.
—Clare Beams, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
Early this year the Education Department shared what appeared to be objectively good news.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
Analyze the situation objectively, gather all necessary information and communicate transparently with your team.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Holly Maloney, Fortune, 10 May 2024
Now, after nearly losing her seat in 2022 and surviving an objectively awful year in her personal life, Boebert is starting over on the other side of the state.
—Kaleigh Rogers, ABC News, 10 May 2024
During the workshop, Davis guides participants through self-assessments, challenging them to objectively evaluate their lives across eight key areas of life (e.g., relationships, fitness, career, etc.).
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
The Omen's graphics are objectively capable, but $1,599 is expensive for a new laptop that will be stressed out of the box running cutting-edge games smoothly at high settings and native resolution.
—Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 5 May 2024
The observers tend to approach things more rationally and always seek to look at each situation objectively.
—Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
The numbers were objectively in our favor, yet failed to reassure me.
—Clare Beams, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
Early this year the Education Department shared what appeared to be objectively good news.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
Analyze the situation objectively, gather all necessary information and communicate transparently with your team.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Objectively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/objectively. Accessed 14 May. 2024.
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