politically correct
Example Sentences
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“This lexicon gives a humorous and precise overview of the most important words and phrases of politically correct newspeak,” the back cover of Klaus Rainer Röhl’s Politisch Korrekt von A bis Z from 1995 promises.
From Slate • Jan. 5, 2025
Language once considered hostile has become common, sometimes precisely because it runs counter to politically correct sensibilities.
From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2024
He added he thought "woke" meant "politically correct" but did not believe the message was racist or offensive.
From BBC • Nov. 6, 2023
In 2002, the Washington Post called the Prius "Hollywood's latest politically correct status symbol."
From Salon • Nov. 28, 2022
He’s always saying that he doesn’t see the color of a man’s skin, but I know that’s just politically correct talk.
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.