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stubborn or intolerant adherence to one's opinions or prejudices
a man much given to inflexible dogmatism when it came to the role of government in regulating the economy
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Recent Examples of dogmatism
This statement in part reflects, perhaps, her intolerance of intellectual dogmatism.
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Charles Arrowsmith, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2024
Four main aspects of intellectual humility include being: Open-minded, avoiding dogmatism and being willing to revise your beliefs.
Curious, seeking new ideas, ways to expand and grow, and changing your mind to align with strong evidence.
—Daryl Van Tongeren, Discover Magazine, 1 Jan. 2024
Getting there will require more pragmatism and less dogmatism.
—Wal Van Lierop, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
The book suffers not just from its dogmatism but also from its homogeneity.
—Ian Wang, New York Times, 7 Nov. 2023
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Charles Arrowsmith, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2024
Four main aspects of intellectual humility include being: Open-minded, avoiding dogmatism and being willing to revise your beliefs.
Curious, seeking new ideas, ways to expand and grow, and changing your mind to align with strong evidence.
—Daryl Van Tongeren, Discover Magazine, 1 Jan. 2024
Getting there will require more pragmatism and less dogmatism.
—Wal Van Lierop, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
The book suffers not just from its dogmatism but also from its homogeneity.
—Ian Wang, New York Times, 7 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dogmatism
Noun
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Digestive Upset Lactose-free milk can reduce the risk of digestive upset in people with lactose intolerance.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
8 Aug. 2025
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Those with lactose intolerance are usually okay with goat milk products.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Aug. 2025
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These creatures are instantly subjected to bigotry and exploitation, carrying a metaphor that becomes a kind of revolving door.—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The main hurdle the prosecution faces is convincing the jury that he was primarily motivated not by opposition to Israel, the country, but by religious bigotry.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Aug. 2025
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The case was dismissed with prejudice in July 2022 after both parties reached a confidential settlement, effectively closing the matter permanently.—
Michael Dorgan , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Although prejudice and ignorance likely play some role in shaping attitudes—and elite politicians are powerful forces in driving public opinion—the fact is that many citizens have genuine concerns about immigration that cannot be ignored.—
Alexander Kustov,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Aug. 2025
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Persistent illiberalism in both erstwhile liberal democracies would strengthen similar political forces in other countries.—
ASHLEY J. TELLIS,
Foreign Affairs,
17 June 2025
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Unlike the India of the Cold War, which remained robustly liberal even when underperforming economically, India today, despite being more economically successful, has been markedly tainted by illiberalism and authoritarianism.—
ASHLEY J. TELLIS,
Foreign Affairs,
17 June 2025
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Police said the officer could not see the occupant’s identity or race prior to approaching the car and denied that bias played a role in the interaction.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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For decades, Republicans have said public broadcasting has a liberal bias, an accusation denied by the broadcasters.—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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This is not about geopolitical alliances or partisanship.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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The share saying partisanship frequently plays a role in the court’s decisions decreased 9 points since 2024 (from 42% to 33%) and that downward shift is seen across all demographics.—
Victoria Balara,
FOXNews.com,
23 July 2025
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“Dogmatism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dogmatism. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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