Streisand Effect

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Pronunciation: /ˈstraɪ.sænd ɪˌfɛkt/

Definitions of Streisand effect

noun a phenomenon where an attempt to hide, remove, or censor information has the unintended consequence of publicizing it more widely

Example Sentences

A1 The Streisand effect is when trying to hide something actually makes it more well-known.

A2 The Streisand effect occurs when an attempt to suppress information backfires and leads to greater publicity.

B1 The Streisand effect is a phenomenon where an attempt to censor or hide information results in it becoming more widely spread.

B2 The Streisand effect is a term used to describe the unintended consequence of trying to suppress information, which only ends up bringing more attention to it.

C1 The Streisand effect is a concept that highlights how efforts to conceal or remove information from the public eye can actually result in its widespread dissemination.

C2 The Streisand effect is a well-known phenomenon in which attempts to suppress or censor information lead to it gaining even more attention and notoriety.

Examples of Streisand effect in a Sentence

formal The Streisand effect is a phenomenon where attempting to hide or remove information only brings more attention to it.

informal Trying to cover up a story just makes it spread more thanks to the Streisand effect.

slang The Streisand effect is like trying to put out a fire with gasoline.

figurative The Streisand effect is akin to trying to keep a lid on a boiling pot - it just creates more pressure.

Grammatical Forms of Streisand effect

past tense

Streisand effected

plural

Streisand effects

comparative

more Streisand effect

superlative

most Streisand effect

present tense

Streisand effects

future tense

will Streisand effect

perfect tense

has Streisand effected

continuous tense

is Streisand effecting

singular

Streisand effect

positive degree

very Streisand effect

infinitive

to Streisand effect

gerund

Streisand effecting

participle

Streisand effected

Origin and Evolution of Streisand effect

First Known Use: 2005 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'Streisand effect' originated from a 2005 incident involving American singer Barbra Streisand.
Evolution of the word: The term has gained popularity and is now commonly used to describe the phenomenon where attempting to suppress information only leads to it becoming more widely known and disseminated.