as in contradictory
being as different as possible
the convincing yet antipodean arguments presented by the two speakers left many members of the audience unsure of which side to support
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Recent Examples of antipodean
Later, the same man sent me a sticker book full of antipodean animals.
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Nicole Flattery, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Nicole Flattery, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antipodean
Adjective
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The possibility of moving an aircraft carrier out of the Pacific region to the Middle East is contradictory to the widespread expectation from experts and officials that the military would pivot away from the latter to prioritize the threats from Beijing.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Jan. 2026
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There’s no shortage of self-help books filled with contradictory advice about the best way to organize your belongings.—
Ben Brubaker,
Quanta Magazine,
16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The spangram links two opposite sides of the board.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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In the footage, Victoria steps out diagonally opposite of Brooklyn, her back slightly turned toward him.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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As a result, students often actively reject contrary points of view.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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Supernatural beliefs, conspiracy theories and pseudoscience have struck researchers as totally impervious to contrary evidence.—
Eli Elster,
The Conversation,
2 Dec. 2025
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“Antipodean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antipodean. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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