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unwilling to grant other people social rights or to accept other viewpoints
most viewers were disgusted by the comments of the talk show's bigoted guest
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Recent Examples of bigoted
Despite the nickname, Meathead existed largely as a moral counterbalance to Archie, a bigoted, lovable loudmouth who battled with the younger generation over all the ways the times were a-changin’.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 15 Dec. 2025
In Congo, Tutsis face widespread discrimination and bigoted invective.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
Yet again, a spectacular display of deliberate cruelty and organized hatred has damaged our very sense of self and possibility, which had been sustained at least in part by a faith that societies would become less bigoted over time.
—Victor J. Blue, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
Far-right Christian nationalist and white nationalist accounts flooded his post with bigoted memes and rhetoric.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 16 Nov. 2025
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 15 Dec. 2025
In Congo, Tutsis face widespread discrimination and bigoted invective.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
Yet again, a spectacular display of deliberate cruelty and organized hatred has damaged our very sense of self and possibility, which had been sustained at least in part by a faith that societies would become less bigoted over time.
—Victor J. Blue, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
Far-right Christian nationalist and white nationalist accounts flooded his post with bigoted memes and rhetoric.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 16 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bigoted
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Starlancer was a narrower simulator in the vein of Wing Commander or X-Wing, following a linear narrative about alliances of Earth's nations battling in the void of space.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Trump has largely halted refugee admissions, with the narrow exception of White South Africans.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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This aligns with findings from empathy research, which distinguishes between parochial empathy (caring for one’s in-group) and universal empathy (concern for all people).—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Working-class voters visiting a Reform clubhouse were more likely to find young professionals discussing weighty matters of foreign policy rather than parochial issues like street paving.—
Daniel Wortel-London,
Washington Post,
5 Jan. 2026
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In other attacks, militants attempted to storm the provincial headquarters of paramilitary forces in Nushki district, but the attack was repelled, police said.—
Abdul Sattar,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Another separatist group called Stay Free Alberta has been gathering signatures for a petition to ask the provincial government to call a referendum, and some meetings have drawn large crowds.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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As a host, Bragg was both inviting and impatient, genuinely curious about his guests’ ideas but intolerant of digression or indulgent nerding out.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
15 Jan. 2026
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Gluten-intolerant people get sick after eating gluten and may experience digestive issues.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Economic need can unite white Americans in support of more generous welfare policies, including among some who are racially prejudiced.—
Andrew Bloeser,
The Conversation,
13 Jan. 2026
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Divine also played the role of Arvin Hodgepile, the prejudiced owner of a local TV station, in the film.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Yet Robert Redford is gone, but somehow Salman Rushdie — who by his own admission should have been dead decades ago — is still here, carrying the mantle, a lonely liberal voice in an increasingly illiberal time.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Jan. 2026
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Partnerships between illiberal states are burgeoning.—
Max Hastings,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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This wicker man becomes a devoted partner, sparking jealousy and malice in her narrow-minded neighbors, exploring themes of love, cruelty, and societal conformity.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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However, such an observation is short-sighted and narrow-minded.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Bigoted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bigoted. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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