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Recent Examples of self-censorship
But others told me that an atmosphere of self-censorship and anxiety about unwritten restrictions, had become routine in the industry.
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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
Apple Daily’s closure after a 2021 police raid has triggered broader media self-censorship and narrowed Hong Kong’s once-vibrant press landscape.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
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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
Apple Daily’s closure after a 2021 police raid has triggered broader media self-censorship and narrowed Hong Kong’s once-vibrant press landscape.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-censorship
Noun
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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
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This extensive undertaking goes significantly beyond any school requirement, demonstrating remarkable self-discipline, logistical skill, and drive.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The pic about decades of political repression in Iran won the L’Oeil d’or Prize today, which is the fest’s top award for docs.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
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Simultaneously, the setting itself becomes a kind of haunting character, as a living ecosystem of repression and collective denial help propel Pennywise toward his depraved goal.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Mangione’s defense argued all the backpack evidence should be excluded because Altoona police illegally searched his bag, prompting the judge to hold a nine-day suppression hearing late last year.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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Algorithmic wage suppression in gig labor markets.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Modern nutrition tends to focus on macros, calories and willpower.—
Dr. Steven Gundry,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Others operate in areas without cell service at all, making disconnection a matter of geography rather than willpower.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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In 1917, Deep Springs College, a college focused on student self-government and manual labor, opened on a California cattle ranch.—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
17 Apr. 2026
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During the 1830s attempts were made to safeguard Aboriginal peoples by placing them under supervision in protectorates, but these attempts failed and were abandoned after the coming of self-government in the 1850s.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 Mar. 2026
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Henderson wants to make standardized testing less high-stakes, in part by tracking metrics that show students’ mastery beforehand.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
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It’s been pure mastery from Schlittler on the mound.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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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 27 May. 2026.
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