toleration

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Recent Examples of toleration As the late Philip Windsor wisely stated, true progress lies not in mere tolerance but in active toleration—embracing our differences as a source of strength. Soulaima Gourani, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 The law stipulates that the toleration of various forms of anti-Zionist speech constitutes anti-Jewish discrimination. Eric Levitz, Vox, 15 May 2024 Bigotry has no place in society, especially in schools where religious toleration needs to be stressed. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2024 Their temple — formed last summer in the affluent neighborhood of Woodland Hills when two synagogues merged — would be a beacon of goodwill and understanding, a place where L.A. Jews and Muslims could gather in mutual toleration, appreciation and grace. Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024 See All Example Sentences for toleration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toleration
Noun
  • That business model has pushed Roku to experiment with new ways of showing ads that test users’ tolerance.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Its salt tolerance, the authors suggest, was lost in later alligators but maintained in crocodiles.
    Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Trump’s assertion of dictatorial power — and widespread acceptance of such power across American society — fatally broke the republic’s structure.
    Joe Mathews, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Read the full Scorpio Daily Horoscope Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Root yourself in compassion and acceptance.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025

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“Toleration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toleration. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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