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Recent Examples of self-censorship
The second-term pressure on media companies has led to concerns not just about capitulation by corporate bosses but also self-censorship at news organizations.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
Free speech and self-censorship drew equally sharp scrutiny.
—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
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
Free speech and self-censorship drew equally sharp scrutiny.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-censorship
Noun
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There are no day or weekly students at the exclusive boarding school, where every pupil is assigned his own room to develop self-discipline and responsibility.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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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
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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Change can sound like a willpower problem.—
Dr. Deepika Chopra,
Flow Space,
16 June 2026
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The issue isn’t a lack of willpower or using the wrong app.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
14 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
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For these participants, competition with the humanoid robot created a fun challenge, clear objectives, and a rewarding sense of mastery that enhanced the overall gaming experience.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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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
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
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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 20 Jun. 2026.
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