as in sectarianism
stubborn or intolerant adherence to one's opinions or prejudices
a group whose mission is to oppose intolerance and extremism
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Recent Examples of intolerance
Your trauma, your therapy journey, your gluten intolerance, your sober-curious era in Tulum.
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Remy Blumenfeld, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2025
Image Image Even Hindus who had taken refuge in India from Pakistan’s rising intolerance and persecution of religious minorities have been thrown into uncertainty.
—Atul Loke, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Almond milk is a safe option for people with lactose intolerance and dairy allergies.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Apr. 2025
Biodiversity also helps protect against disease, drought intolerance and promotes better soil health.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Remy Blumenfeld, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2025
Image Image Even Hindus who had taken refuge in India from Pakistan’s rising intolerance and persecution of religious minorities have been thrown into uncertainty.
—Atul Loke, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Almond milk is a safe option for people with lactose intolerance and dairy allergies.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Apr. 2025
Biodiversity also helps protect against disease, drought intolerance and promotes better soil health.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intolerance
bigotry
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In the most despicable clips, Agartha and Vril have become stand-ins for bigotry.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2025
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Segregation, bigotry and other Black struggles are examined as well.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Intolerance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intolerance. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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