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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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toleration
Noun
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This is a common evolution between the coach and player, who increasingly now has a low tolerance for this sort of rhetoric.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
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How does your faith inform your tolerance toward transgender rights?—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Start with small approvals that build toward larger acceptance.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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But because the discrimination is targeting Jewish students and Israel, there is a sinister tolerance and acceptance of this behavior.—
Ron Morganstern,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2025
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“Toleration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toleration. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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