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Recent Examples of permissiveness
Biden surpassed Ronald Reagan in permissiveness for refugees’ suffering.
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Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Some of this unprecedented editorial permissiveness can be attributed to the disappearance of a stable moral consensus to bind the ruling class to its subjects, who have come to develop the conviction that the Establishment has nothing good to say for itself.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The suggestion, in other words, is that the chatbot should err on the side of permissiveness in response to user prompts for erotic material.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2026
The federal government’s permissiveness toward this form of betting lets platforms operate nationwide without following state laws or tax rates—a potentially lucrative proposition that has gained venture capital backing while angering states and tribal groups.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 26 Nov. 2025
What then to make of Netflix’s permissiveness toward the theatrical experience this awards season?
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
However, Thalund and screenwriter Marianne Lentz imbue the set-up with a fresh 2025 perspective while attuning the material to a very particular Danish frequency in a society perpetually triangulating between child-centric educational approaches, permissiveness and conformity.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
With trigger-warning culture on the wane and a brutish permissiveness creeping back into society, corporate scolds have lost much of their power.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2025
That era of permissiveness is now over.
—Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Some of this unprecedented editorial permissiveness can be attributed to the disappearance of a stable moral consensus to bind the ruling class to its subjects, who have come to develop the conviction that the Establishment has nothing good to say for itself.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The suggestion, in other words, is that the chatbot should err on the side of permissiveness in response to user prompts for erotic material.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2026
The federal government’s permissiveness toward this form of betting lets platforms operate nationwide without following state laws or tax rates—a potentially lucrative proposition that has gained venture capital backing while angering states and tribal groups.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 26 Nov. 2025
What then to make of Netflix’s permissiveness toward the theatrical experience this awards season?
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
However, Thalund and screenwriter Marianne Lentz imbue the set-up with a fresh 2025 perspective while attuning the material to a very particular Danish frequency in a society perpetually triangulating between child-centric educational approaches, permissiveness and conformity.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
With trigger-warning culture on the wane and a brutish permissiveness creeping back into society, corporate scolds have lost much of their power.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2025
That era of permissiveness is now over.
—Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permissiveness
Noun
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This kind of depravity, licentiousness and polemical theatrics has no place on such a traditional and once wholesome presentation of the coming of a new year in our great nation and especially on the eve of the 250th anniversary of the greatest experiment in democracy and freedom in history.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
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This kind of depravity, licentiousness and polemical theatrics has no place on such a traditional and once-wholesome presentation of the coming of a new year, especially on the eve of the 250th anniversary of the greatest experiment in democracy and freedom in history.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
3 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This excessiveness can hinder critical knowledge building because of the sheer amount of information that can be accessed simultaneously at any time.—
Carmen Daniela Maier,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Like American Prairie’s bison, their management also reflects a vision of restoring wildness to the landscape through private land conservation.—
The Conversation,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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But for all its wildness, there is tremendous control; Elliott is a gifted and thrilling writer.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Stay at any of the three resort properties at Baha Mar or opt for a room at Atlantis, the ultimate in Bahamian indulgence—The Cove has an adults-only pool and a more upscale vibe.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Here, the relaxation of the mind is just as much of a priority as the joy of indulgence, and spaces are tailored to ensure each has their moment to flourish.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The power to issue absolute pardons, explicitly stipulated in the founding document, has been exploited with bipartisan intemperance.—
Stephen Kotkin,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
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But in 1832, people believed cholera was linked to intemperance and vice, which were thought to weaken the body.—
William E. Watson,
The Conversation,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The three host nations of the World Cup – Canada, Mexico and the United States – are home to around 200,000 ultra-high net worth individuals, those sitting on fortunes in excess of $30 million.—
Stefan Szymanski,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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Fox also has said the play’s politics are intentionally elusive, but its main target is identity-politics excesses.—
Frank DiGiacomo,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
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Seydoux also approaches her beauty with a quintessentially French casualness.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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The house did not have a European or East Coast seriousness, but rather a Californian dimension rooted in casualness, improvisation, and lack of pretension.—
Rem Koolhaas,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Permissiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permissiveness. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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