Overton Window

Synonyms of Overton window

• window of discourse
• range of acceptability
• range of ideas

Antonyms of Overton window

• extremism
• narrow-mindedness
• limited perspective

Collocations of Overton window

political spectrum

Frequency: 75 %

The Overton window is a concept often discussed within the political spectrum.

public opinion

Frequency: 60 %

The Overton window can shift based on changes in public opinion.

acceptable ideas

Frequency: 50 %

The Overton window determines what ideas are considered acceptable in a given context.

social norms

Frequency: 45 %

The Overton window can influence the evolution of social norms over time.

policy proposals

Frequency: 40 %

Advocates aim to move the Overton window to make their policy proposals more mainstream.

Idiomatic Expressions for Overton window

• Phrase: Shift the Overton window
  Meaning: To change the boundaries of acceptable public discourse or policies, often by introducing new ideas or perspectives.
  Usage: The candidate's proposal to legalize marijuana helped shift the Overton window on drug policy.