freedom of expression

noun phrase

: the right to express one's opinions freely

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This freedom of expression lends every canvas with a luminosity and energy that leaves a lasting impression. Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025 Having that freedom of expression made a huge impression on her career. Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 16 May 2025 This dissonance is one that Americans are far too familiar with: moments of joy, unity, and freedom of expression often unfold within institutions funded by people whose politics threaten those very values. Lia Tabackman, Refinery29, 18 Apr. 2025 Yet Rushdie himself has been living testament to the fact that not everyone values freedom of speech, freedom of expression and freedom of thought. The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 11 May 2025 The freedom of expression that Ellington gave his musicians is nearly unprecedented. Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025 That’s because these actions are protected by the Constitution’s First Amendment, which guarantees everyone the right to freedom of expression. Erin Corcoran, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2025 This current battle will not be an easy one for Harvard, but Harvard is not alone—as pillars of civil society muster the courage to stand in unison so that Harvard does not have to fight for freedom of expression, intellectual inquiry, educational advancement, and research contributions alone. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 19 Apr. 2025 The boom in documentary and unscripted funding has evaporated, while diversity and freedom of expression have come under attack. Lauren Coates, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025

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“Freedom of expression.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freedom%20of%20expression. Accessed 30 May. 2025.

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