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Recent Examples of self-censorship
Finally, despite worrisome signs of media self-censorship, the United States retains a more vibrant media landscape than Hungary, Turkey, and other similar regimes do.
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Steven Levitsky, Foreign Affairs, 11 Dec. 2025
There are two kinds of self-censorship.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 27 Nov. 2025
The last time such an effort occurred, the result was decades of far-reaching—if initially voluntary—self-censorship; the specter of government interference set Hollywood on a slippery slope between conformity and authoritarianism.
—Time, 18 Nov. 2025
Segregation and self-censorship The first ingredient of a moral panic is the segregation of a society into at least two groups with limited contact between them and an unwillingness to learn from one another.
—Ron Barrett, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
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Steven Levitsky, Foreign Affairs, 11 Dec. 2025
There are two kinds of self-censorship.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 27 Nov. 2025
The last time such an effort occurred, the result was decades of far-reaching—if initially voluntary—self-censorship; the specter of government interference set Hollywood on a slippery slope between conformity and authoritarianism.
—Time, 18 Nov. 2025
Segregation and self-censorship The first ingredient of a moral panic is the segregation of a society into at least two groups with limited contact between them and an unwillingness to learn from one another.
—Ron Barrett, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-censorship
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We’ve been heartened to see that a substantial number of alders has emerged from the recent city budget fracas to show resolve, self-discipline and real political chops.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
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August 2025 The Emperor: Structure and self-discipline become your superpowers this month, Capricorn.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Nov. 2025
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His government was accused of authoritarianism, repression of the opposition and electoral manipulation.—
Jhasua Razo,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Even with the regime’s curbs on communication, egregious acts of repression have led to mass outrage, first online and then in the streets.—
Nahid Siamdoust,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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Cambodian workers who power the country’s export economy remain exposed to unsafe working conditions, poverty wages and systematic union suppression.—
Tharo Khun,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Jan. 2026
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Because the chemistry is non‑flammable and doesn’t undergo thermal runaway, projects can be sited closer to the load with simpler fire suppression, changing the economics of distribution‑level storage.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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Is grief, guilt, or shame suppressing your willpower?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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Discipline or willpower can’t overcome these in the long term.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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In 2009, Denmark granted Greenland self-government, giving the territory control over all its affairs except foreign policy and defence.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2026
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Greenland voted in favor of self-government in 2008 and acquired greater responsibility for internal affairs when the Act on Greenland Self-Government was signed into law in 2009.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
17 Jan. 2026
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His mastery of complex body movements made the ascent look like a ballet act 1,000 feet off the ground.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
27 Jan. 2026
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Based on the cult manga Kokumin Quiz, the series stars Takayuki Yamada as the charismatic host KK, whose mastery of spectacle keeps the nation enthralled as resistance brews beneath the surface.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
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Old family patterns or inner-child wounds could surface, not to derail you, but to remind you that leadership doesn’t mean emotional self-denial.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
21 Dec. 2025
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Saint Anthony was an Egyptian monk whose relics were brought to France during the Crusades in the Middle Ages, after inspiring many people to take up seclusion and self-denial.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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What sets Return apart is its perfect self-containment.—
Brad Shoup,
Pitchfork,
24 Jan. 2026
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And for people who equate maturity with self-containment, that can feel threatening.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Self-censorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-censorship. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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