as in illiberality
stubborn or intolerant adherence to one's opinions or prejudices
the illiberalness of her religious beliefs made any theological discussion rather pointless
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Miller argues that universities are breeding grounds for ideological intolerance, laying blame on Marxist ideas.—
Mitch Picasso , Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
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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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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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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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Space warfare, cyber defense, mass migration, corruption, and illiberalism require fluency, adaptability, empathy, and collaboration.—
Loree Sutton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Over the past decade, as much of the world has become more chaotic and succumbed to nationalism, protectionism, and illiberalism, Japan has been a force for maintaining the stability of the international order.—
Mireya Solís,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Sep. 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 midi dress featured some 1930s inspiration, with a bias cut and sash detailing adorned with a floral appliqué.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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There was no reporter on the ground with bias.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 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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“Illiberalness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illiberalness. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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