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Recent Examples of self-censorship
Free speech and self-censorship drew equally sharp scrutiny.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
But others told me that an atmosphere of self-censorship and anxiety about unwritten restrictions, had become routine in the industry.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Trump’s culture wars are spreading fear, intimidation and self-censorship, but American artists, along with artists around the world, have long been the ones to speak out when others are too frightened.
—Jane M. Saks, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Maybe at a subconscious level there’s a certain amount of self-censorship.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
But others told me that an atmosphere of self-censorship and anxiety about unwritten restrictions, had become routine in the industry.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Trump’s culture wars are spreading fear, intimidation and self-censorship, but American artists, along with artists around the world, have long been the ones to speak out when others are too frightened.
—Jane M. Saks, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Maybe at a subconscious level there’s a certain amount of self-censorship.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-censorship
Noun
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Tate projected a credo of masculine excellence that revolved around self-discipline, physical prowess, and mental fortitude.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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The reason for that association could simply be that the people eating these low-variety diets have more self-discipline or motivation to lose weight, per the researchers.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Jafarzadeh highlighted Khabiri as a symbol of the regime’s repression of athletes, as Khabiri was a rising soccer star who became captain of Iran’s national team before being arrested and asked to appear on television to renounce his political beliefs.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Other ancestors had fled aboard the Mayflower from the persecution of Puritans in England, aboard a steamship from pogroms in Ukraine, aboard a schooner from Spanish repression in Cuba.—
Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
Noun
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That said, a December 2025 endocrine adaptations review flagged that fasts longer than 24 hours carry greater risk, including cortisol elevation and suppression of follicle-stimulating and luteinizing hormones.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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But critics maintain that the use of cattle for fire suppression is unproven, and could remove forage that wildlife require both in drought and severe winters.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The disconnect isn’t about willpower or effort.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
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The same review found that late luteal cravings for carbohydrates and comfort food are physiologically driven, not a willpower failure.—
Allison Palmer
June 8,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Communities are encouraged to reflect on democracy, self-government and civic responsibility.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
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In 1776, few people believed this new version of self-government would last.—
John Stossel,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Seasons 1 and 2 of the AMC show have a mastery of an elevated, almost operatic tone.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
6 June 2026
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Northwood showcased its mastery of the fundamentals by playing errorless defense behind freshman pitcher Olivia Chen and scored eight runs in the fifth inning to defeat Grace 11-1 in the Division 5 final at Deanna Manning Stadium.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
Noun
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What begins as an effortful act of self-denial gradually becomes an expression of identity.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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At the beginning of her relationship with John, Carolyn’s central problem was that being part of the Kennedy family demanded some level of self-denial.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Stability starts with self-containment.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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What sets Return apart is its perfect self-containment.—
Brad Shoup,
Pitchfork,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Self-censorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-censorship. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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