antinomies

noun

plural of antinomy
as in mysteries

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  1. mysteries
  2. enigmas
  3. puzzles
  4. conundrums
  5. riddles
  6. paradoxes
Noun
  • With the capability of observing the cosmos with a wide field of view, Roman will generate first-of-their-kind images to help astronomers explore some of the greatest mysteries, including the unexplained expansion of the universe, according to NASA.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • And yes, thankfully, that does include taking a visit to a more rural part of the country, where — as any fan of British cozy mysteries will tell you — some of the most interesting murders take place.
    — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of mysteries
Noun
  • In 2024, now grown and with her adoptive father’s approval, the young woman sets off with a wealthy merchant to piece together the historical enigmas surrounding the ancient Sumpa kingdom.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 June 2026
  • Bob Gray is one of the big enigmas in the book that are intentionally put there to create tension and are never solved.
    — Scott Huver, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
Definition of enigmas
Noun
  • Most people have read studies about crosswords, puzzles, sudoku, and any other games that test people’s ability to solve problems and prevent neurological problems.
    — Connie Etermadi, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Over the years, The Book Rack has offered thousands of books across a wide range of fiction and nonfiction genres, along with candles, notebooks, bookish gifts and more than 100 puzzles.
    — Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of puzzles
Noun
  • His qualities would be welcomed by Arteta for countless reasons but there are two particular tactical conundrums that Vinicius Jr could solve.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 27 July 2026
  • The Devil and The Lovers pose conundrums about being a woman in the 1960s, which had a direct impact on Plath’s emotional landscape.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
Definition of conundrums
Noun
  • Whether the brand promise of independence survives a business model built on agent territory sales is one of the next riddles for the housing market to solve.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • This Father's Day, break out these silly (and slightly cringe-y) one-liners, puns, riddles, and jokes.
    — Jamie Fischer, Parents, 20 June 2026
Definition of riddles
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  • Hinduism is a narrative religion; its mercurial wisdom is lightened and sweetened by stories, softened by ambiguities, sharpened by paradoxes.
    — Chandrahas Choudhury, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
  • Housed in remote data centers whose energy-intensive maintenance perpetuates the changing environmental conditions that threaten Tuvalu’s existence, the attempt to redeposit territory digitally drives home the paradoxes, and costs, of storage.
    — Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of paradoxes
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