as in contrary
being as different as possible
contradictory predictions regarding stock prices that were of no help to investors at all
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Recent Examples of contradictory
This is not to suggest that Clement’s actions are contradictory—quite the opposite.
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Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2025
Ars Video For many streamers, however, ads and a better user experience are contradictory.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2025
With these two contradictory responses, Dr. Fischman says there is the potential for arrhythmias, which is an abnormal heart rhythm.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 26 Apr. 2025
Examples of the market tuning out the White House came on Friday, as several contradictory pieces of tariff news came and went, causing at most a short-term ripple for stocks.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
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Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2025
Ars Video For many streamers, however, ads and a better user experience are contradictory.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2025
With these two contradictory responses, Dr. Fischman says there is the potential for arrhythmias, which is an abnormal heart rhythm.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 26 Apr. 2025
Examples of the market tuning out the White House came on Friday, as several contradictory pieces of tariff news came and went, causing at most a short-term ripple for stocks.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for contradictory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contradictory
Adjective
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This is a contrary indicator as these levels are often seen at important market bottoms.—
Tom Aspray,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Although the concession was made in pending litigation and not through other IRS guidance, employers should be prepared to raise the issue and cite the government’s motion, especially if the IRS takes a contrary position in denying an ERC claim under the partial suspension test.—
Matthew Roberts,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Now, at the opposite end of the spectrum, a new fad is emerging: caveman skin.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
12 May 2025
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The effect on Sully is almost opposite — home tightens its grip, but in a good way.—
Anne Kniggendorf,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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The development previously received an unfavorable opinion from the Gary Rezoning department and plan commission.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
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Deaton said the poll also found that 60% of those surveyed had an unfavorable opinion of Trump.—
Chris Van Buskirk,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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This state of affairs, Brooks thinks, is antithetical to music’s purpose.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
5 May 2025
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Such practices are antithetical to the American tradition of an independent, adversarial press.—
Jim Martin,
Denver Post,
1 May 2025
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“Contradictory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contradictory. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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