politically correct
Example Sentences
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The outspoken singer acknowledged that she wants to be "more politically correct" and "way more knowledgeable" about certain subjects, but still thinks reporters should lay off a little.
From Salon • Mar. 26, 2025
“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
"If I had not been honest, if I had tried to make certain things more palatable or politically correct, would I have been more successful?," she says.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2023
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
