as in opposition
the quality or state of being as different as possible
the polarity of the candidates' views on the issue means that the voters have a clear choice to make
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Recent Examples of polarity
Too much relational processing can reduce polarity, which is the dynamic tension that fuels attraction.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Ellison struck a middle ground between the famed Sahlins-Close polarity.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Compassionate polarity lets differences create connection instead of distance.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
And then there were tantric workshops, a Hindu tradition of working with energies and polarities.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Ellison struck a middle ground between the famed Sahlins-Close polarity.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Compassionate polarity lets differences create connection instead of distance.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
And then there were tantric workshops, a Hindu tradition of working with energies and polarities.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polarity
opposition
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Some countries have begun the legally and politically fraught process of repatriating their citizens, but progress has been slow as many governments have been reluctant to act due to national security concerns and domestic opposition.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Civil Rights movement and opposition to the Vietnam War sparked activism for education that included more diverse perspectives, leading to new programs' development across the country.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Polarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polarity. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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