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Recent Examples of misanthropy
But after the Oscars reception for 1996’s Fargo — seven nominations and a pair of wins for Frances McDormand and the Coens themselves for their screenplay — the brothers had established themselves as the Academy’s preferred brand of misanthropy.
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2025
Many people seem to dwell in politically siloed subcultures (red states, blue cities, suburban group chats, neighborhood-watch forums) that drive them to misanthropy, doomscrolling, and, yes, neurosis.
—Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Exploring the world of the controversial Realm of Satan church, the documentary captures Satanists in both the everyday and the extraordinary, revealing their mystical world of magic, mystery, and misanthropy.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 July 2025
First there would be the airport taxi line, a reliable case study in misanthropy.
—Julia Whelan Emma Kehlbeck Jeremy McLennan, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2025
Many people seem to dwell in politically siloed subcultures (red states, blue cities, suburban group chats, neighborhood-watch forums) that drive them to misanthropy, doomscrolling, and, yes, neurosis.
—Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Exploring the world of the controversial Realm of Satan church, the documentary captures Satanists in both the everyday and the extraordinary, revealing their mystical world of magic, mystery, and misanthropy.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 July 2025
First there would be the airport taxi line, a reliable case study in misanthropy.
—Julia Whelan Emma Kehlbeck Jeremy McLennan, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misanthropy
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Trump's aggressive push to acquire Greenland turned to open antagonism toward allies in the days leading up to this year's forum.—
Danielle Kurtzleben,
NPR,
21 Jan. 2026
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This is particularly evident in the growing antagonism that certain factions express toward Vance.—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
19 Jan. 2026
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Stuart said the measure reflects a sobering escalation in political hostility and violence.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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In his second term, their defining emotions are hostility and happiness.—
Christine Zhang,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2026
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This month, Carney traveled to Beijing in a bid to repair some of the animosity between Canada and China.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The administration’s animosity extends to every area, and the results are often unseen costs for taxpayers.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Global leaders reflected on rising antisemitism and the need for unity to combat hatred and war, drawing parallels to defeating Nazism in 1945.—
Vanessa Gera,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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The annual global event remembers the 6 million Jewish victims and millions of other victims and the commitment to stand against hatred and intolerance.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Winslow’s notable public enmity toward the current president, whose name will not cross his lips today, has been evident ever since the two-time destroyer of worlds first sought power.—
Fred Schruers,
Rolling Stone,
26 Jan. 2026
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Indeed, their body language and working relationship belies nothing of the boorish, antagonistic dynamic between Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio, whose enmity risked lives (as when Cuomo held up a mass Covid vaccine site in New York due to his beef with de Blasio).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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If your skin reaction is severe, worsening, persistent, or associated with allergy symptoms, get prompt medical attention.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
26 Jan. 2026
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For severe allergies, doctors may recommend prescription medication or allergy shots.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Jan. 2026
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Fanning the flames of the drama was the mutual antipathy between the couples.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
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The stability in the Wing’s leadership comes as much of the theater industry – in New York and across the country – continues to grapple with the fallout of the Covid pandemic and shutdown, rising production costs and the Trump Administration’s antipathy towards government arts funding.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
21 Jan. 2026
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However, Morgan has indicated in interviews that another problem was a BBC executive’s dislike of the show.—
Rich Heldenfels,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Trump’s fascination with fossil fuels and dislike of renewables, for whatever reason, is costing the country, and consumers and businesses, money.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Misanthropy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misanthropy. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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