as in illiberality
stubborn or intolerant adherence to one's opinions or prejudices
They each accused the other of a form of illiberalism.
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Recent Examples of illiberalism
If so, or even if not, the results of illiberalism by governmental bodies on both sides of the Atlantic are clear for all to see.
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John Tamny, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
This is not a drift to illiberalism; this is the beginning of the seizure of democracy.
—Claude Malhuret, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2025
Since the October 7th attacks in 2023, universities and college campuses have become front facing symbols for intolerance, illiberalism, and ideological echo chambers.
—Manu Meel, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Hazony’s main project, the National Conservatism conference, has served as a hub connecting various different strands of illiberalism to each other and to power.
—Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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John Tamny, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
This is not a drift to illiberalism; this is the beginning of the seizure of democracy.
—Claude Malhuret, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2025
Since the October 7th attacks in 2023, universities and college campuses have become front facing symbols for intolerance, illiberalism, and ideological echo chambers.
—Manu Meel, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Hazony’s main project, the National Conservatism conference, has served as a hub connecting various different strands of illiberalism to each other and to power.
—Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for illiberalism
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The goal for today's audiences, Maze said, is for people to be inspired by Grunwald's story and to speak out against bigotry and hatred, especially in an era of rising antisemitism and Holocaust denial.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
9 Oct. 2025
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The brutal, provocative opening scene featuring Xavier Dolan depicting the realism of bigotry and hate is stomach-churning, but fits into the dark atmosphere of the source material.—
Samantha Allen,
Them.,
7 Oct. 2025
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These moments remind us that the work of peace must also begin at home, in towns, schools, and neighborhoods, wherever intolerance and resentment take root across the world.—
Muhammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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Lactose Intolerance For some people with lactose intolerance, dairy can have the same effect as fiber.—
Christopher Bergland,
Verywell Health,
7 Oct. 2025
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That — metaphorically and literally — is earned dogmatism, the risk that expertise breeds rigidity in our thinking and decision-making.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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As the container of our culture’s internal contradictions, including dogmatism and pragmatism, individualism and communitarianism, and Biercean indignation and Emersonian transcendence, hardcore is as American as atomic warfare.—
Chris R. Morgan,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Aug. 2025
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The poster described their family’s prejudices in detail.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Doesn't everybody have a little star sign prejudice?—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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Aaron Ashby’s tipping is worth monitoring In trying to disarm the Dodgers’ lineup, the Brewers leaned on their long-standing trust of reliever Aaron Ashby rather than falling into recency bias.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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Blair aims to inspire women to push harder for answers on medical issues given the traditional institutional biases.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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But partisanship aside, what possible reason would Johnson have to stall Grijalva’s swearing-in?—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Local government should be close to the community—listening to residents, using data responsibly, and avoiding partisanship or special interest influence in areas like school governance.—
Pioneer Press elections team,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Illiberalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illiberalism. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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