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Recent Examples of permissiveness
With trigger-warning culture on the wane and a brutish permissiveness creeping back into society, corporate scolds have lost much of their power.
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2025
That era of permissiveness is now over.
—Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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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Growing up in the Keys instilled a certain wildness in me that can only come from a childhood of being raised on island time.—
Teaghan Skulszki,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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Forms born from wildness, like dreams, create a space that is both totally free and totally limited.—
Leila Chatti
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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What sets us apart is this harmony of realness and refinement, where tradition meets sophistication, and where every visit feels like both an indulgence and a homecoming.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Manuka honey’s thicker texture and robust profile support its premium positioning — with consumers still prioritizing immunity and energy, the ingredient sits at the intersection of health and indulgence.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 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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In 1956, long before those flashy rhinestone jumpsuits, the infamous Jungle Room, and all the Vegas excess, Elvis was just a handsome, super-talented guy playing high schools and military bases along the Gulf coast.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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Panday plays a convincingly gruff tortured artist alongside Padda’s struggling ingenue, and most of the screen time is devoted to their pairing instead of introducing tertiary excess.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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 17 Sep. 2025.
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