apartness

noun

Definition of apartnessnext
as in dissonance

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  1. dissonance
  2. discord
  3. conflict
  4. division
  5. strife
  6. clash
Noun
  • The dissonance is reflected in the gap between the confident pronouncements of Chinese leaders — aimed at an international audience — and their domestic anxieties.
    — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 21 July 2026
  • Behind him, band co-founder Paul Leary, bent over his electric guitar, is going for maximum dissonance.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 20 July 2026
Definition of dissonance
Noun
  • Meena said his contract was terminated prematurely, a dispute highlighting internal discord.
    — Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
  • But mounting turmoil and discord have been a part of this transformative period that has featured a landmark collective bargaining agreement, league expansion and skyrocketing player recognition.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Definition of discord
Noun
  • The Iranian military fired six missiles on Jordan today, according to the Jordan Armed Forces, as the regional conflict expands.
    — Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • Lario stressed that hunger and conflict often reinforce one another, creating a cycle that is difficult to break without greater stability.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Definition of conflict
Noun
  • Skubal took the loss in the decisive Game 5 of the division series against Cleveland in 2024 and then got a no-decision in a 15-inning loss to Seattle in Game 5 of the division series last year.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Others are in Wales, Cambodia, the Czech second tier, Norwegian third tier, even the regional division of New Zealand.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of division
Noun
  • An intervention would risk shattering Lebanon, igniting sectarian strife, and further destabilizing the entire region, potentially undermining Sharaa's government.
    — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Next year’s game is scheduled for the Chicago Cubs’ Wrigley Field for the first time since 1990, but is threatened by possible labor strife.
    — Ronald Blum, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
Definition of strife
Noun
  • Cope & Christian Cage retained and immediately set up a clash with the Young Bucks at All In.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • But any hope Piastri had of staying in contention against Norris was extinguished in his bizarre clash with Carlos Sainz, the Williams driver Piastri was coming up to lap a few laps after his second stop.
    — Luke Smith, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of clash
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“Apartness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apartness. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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