as in flexible
often disapproving
giving people a lot of freedom or too much freedom to do what they want to do
permissive parents Some states have more permissive laws than others.
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Recent Examples of permissive
In this way, democratic parenting is markedly different from both permissive parenting and authoritarian parenting.
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Miranda Rake, Parents, 14 Mar. 2025
Of note, while soft parenting shares some traits with permissive parenting, the root, or reason for choosing this style, differs.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
Even some of the most permissive states are reconsidering their stance.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Modi's leadership in India has included a permissive stance on letting central bank bureaucrats run the show - in this respect, similar to China's overall stance on digital money.
—Roger Huang, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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Miranda Rake, Parents, 14 Mar. 2025
Of note, while soft parenting shares some traits with permissive parenting, the root, or reason for choosing this style, differs.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
Even some of the most permissive states are reconsidering their stance.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Modi's leadership in India has included a permissive stance on letting central bank bureaucrats run the show - in this respect, similar to China's overall stance on digital money.
—Roger Huang, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for permissive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permissive
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The ragtag group joins together under the watchful eye of Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), a morally flexible private-sector spook who has been named the head of the CIA in the new film.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
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Want a new career that’s higher-paying, more flexible or fulfilling?—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These open-branching shrubs make an informal hedge that requires little pruning.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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In an informal presentation Monday to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Evjen and his consultants said the project would cluster the condos and parking to provide acreage for a wide conservation easement around the pond.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But court records reveal that the HOA was lenient on this particular rule at the time and knew of other households that had chickens.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2025
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Mailman's mom warns son's killer will strike again thanks to lenient plea deal Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's office offered a sentence of 15 years to Jaia Cruz in exchange for pleading guilty to fatally stabbing US Mailman Ray Hodge in a Harlem sandwich shop, despite fierce opposition from his family.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Two tony safari experiences are accessible in Tanzania via bush plane, which Safari Air Link can provide.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2025
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Hegseth’s personal cellphone number was publicly accessible on multiple platforms, including WhatsApp, Facebook — and even on a fantasy sports website.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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View Comments And Renteria said the consequences of lax data security by the government could be significant.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
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The risks of cutting corners — whether through lax vetting, poor oversight, or underestimating jurisdictional challenges — can far outweigh the financial savings.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Every seam, hole, etc. was sealed with a gasket or with a special acoustic caulk that stays pliable for decades.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2025
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Place lasagna noodles in a 9- x 13- inch baking dish; cover with hot or boiling water to submerge and set aside to soak until noodles are pliable, about 30 minutes, agitating noodles occasionally to prevent them from sticking together.—
Nicole Hopper,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Permissive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permissive. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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