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as in paradox
someone or something with qualities or features that seem to conflict with one another
a loving father as well as a ruthless killer, the gangster is a living contradiction
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as in denial
a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement
the actress's contradiction of the marriage rumor caused quite a stir
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Recent Examples of contradiction
And the first solution was not to give into this contradiction of showing women at home, where not even a religious woman would wear a scarf or a veil.
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 May 2025
That’s why the movie is minimalistic and a guacamole of thick ideas of contradictions and this is about a tropological experiment that is our city, Mexico City.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 May 2025
This show is about the mind-boggling contours and contradictions of modern Mormonism.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 19 May 2025
Features Religion After Pope Francis Stephen P. White His successor has contradictions to resolve.
—Daniel Foster, National Review, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contradiction
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The omnichannel paradox presents a core challenge for multichannel marketers.—
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As a result, Mexicans face the paradox that giving more power to the public may undercut their democracy.—
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The impact on international travelers varies: tourism, work, and student visa applicants from affected countries may face delays or denials.—
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What begins as a secret fling between two confused teenagers at 17 evolves into a years-long journey of love, denial, and self- discovery.—
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The founder who avoids raising prices fears rejection.—
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But the first lady's office squashed those rejection rumors for her son last week.—
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“Contradiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contradiction. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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