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Recent Examples of permissiveness
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.
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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
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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Using pure well water, wild yeasts (some propagated from its own fruit trees and beehives), local and heirloom grains, hops, and fruits, and house sour cultures, the brewery creates, ages, blends and bottles unique, small-batch beers exhibiting the wildness of Oregon terroir.—
Ben Davidson Correspondent,
Oc Register,
24 Sep. 2025
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That was good enough to, despite his bouts of wildness, mostly dominate a lineup that featured five players who made their big-league debuts earlier this season.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But as a chef, his personal favorite indulgence is a late night snack right out of the fridge.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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The beat for which Kirsh holds eye contact with his maker before turning to obey is a human indulgence whether Kirsh wants to admit it or not.—
Chris Klimek,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
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Johnson was also a movement candidate, propelled into office by energized unions, frustrated progressives, and backlash from decades of police intemperance and economic inequality.—
Andy Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Apply a thick paste to the stain and wait 10 minutes, then brush off the excess.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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Lost in the drugs and the excess.—
Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Erewhon’s signature SoCal casualness has been traded for Ivy League formality, complete with a dress code warning.—
Oren Peleg,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Sep. 2025
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While the jeans radiate casualness with their loose fit, the pointy-toe boots with mini heels add sophistication to the outfit.—
Emma Mehl,
Glamour,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Permissiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permissiveness. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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