politically correct

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Recent Examples of politically correct Even the name of the show itself, speaking to their physical appearances, is hardly politically correct in 2025. Hunter Ingram, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025 In the late 1980s, Steve had a nasty episode at Harvard, badgered by the politically correct, and unsupported by the university at large. Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 3 Feb. 2025 Lynch’s legacy warns against politically correct mediocrity. Armond White, National Review, 17 Jan. 2025 By and large, though, in Lyman’s view, conservatives were the new gonzo journalists, the ones sending back authentic reports from high-drama situations, disdainful of institutions and politically correct messaging. Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for politically correct
Recent Examples of Synonyms for politically correct
Adjective
  • The mistakes that have been made are unquestionable, but many feel a new owner would create more uncertainty.
    Rob Tanner, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
  • What’s unquestionable is his ability to create and make shots.
    Sam Vecenie, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • One growing increasingly more indisputable as Claudia Pina dinks a curling effort in off Chelsea goalkeeper Hannah Hampton’s far post, putting Chelsea 3-0 down before half-time in their Champions League second-leg semi-final and the Stamford Bridge home crowd to a reality check no one wanted.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
  • With each passing year, the legacy Carey has crafted only becomes more indisputable.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • While Clark’s impact on the WNBA’s recent business growth is undeniable, her role in collective bargaining negotiations is uncertain.
    Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 6 June 2025
  • His power is undeniable, but the infielder was blocked at several positions before tearing his ACL right as the team decided to move him to third base.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 4 June 2025
Adjective
  • But the personal drama between them was incontestable.
    Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
  • But for me, the main question isn’t necessarily the badness of the situation, which is incontestable.
    Sean Illing, Vox, 15 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • According to incontrovertible evidence, the bombings were carried out by the Federal Security Service (FSB) precisely to bring Putin to power.
    Daniel Foster, National Review, 15 May 2025
  • The incontrovertible fact about obtaining a professional sports team is that cities have to pay to play.
    Letters to the editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Lush greenery in wicker creates a cottage feel Wicker retaining walls add indubitable charm.
    Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
  • The DeSantis announcement is an indubitable win for Musk.
    Scott Nover, Quartz, 24 May 2023
Adjective
  • If that kind of freaks you out, keep this in mind: The right diet can have a positive impact on aging—and that includes the aging brain.
    Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 3 June 2025
  • Mia sometimes saw Diddy as her 'best friend and protector' During the second day of cross-examination, Mia's positive communications with Combs were again the subject of Combs' team's lengthy questioning.
    KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Adjective
  • The Fillers have gone before town officials this past spring to present a concept plan to the Cedar Lake Planning Commission, which included restoring the chapel to be in use, but no definite decisions have been made.
    Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025
  • More Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images While there are definite reasons for Indiana fans to be nervous, Haliburton is motivated to make sure the Pacers do not drop Game 6 at home.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025

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“Politically correct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/politically%20correct. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.

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