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as in paradoxes
someone or something with qualities or features that seem to conflict with one another
a loving father as well as a ruthless killer, the gangster is a living contradiction
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as in denials
a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement
the actress's contradiction of the marriage rumor caused quite a stir
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Recent Examples of contradictions
One can make the case that many voters are also willing to be selective in their vision—the right’s defense of free speech gathered steam despite the Republican Party suffering from even more seemingly intractable internal contradictions on the issue.
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Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
Still, there are curious contradictions to Twigs.
—Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Even senators who voted to confirm Kennedy as a cabinet member now loudly point out contradictions between his confirmation hearing testimony and his actions in office.
—Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2025
Each character, from family members to firm associates, complicates Jax’s pursuit of justice while reflecting the contradictions of reality.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 25 Sep. 2025
The live-entertainment industry in 2025 is defined by its contradictions.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 Sep. 2025
The estate, together with other sources, gave us the opportunity to approach Riefenstahl in all her contradictions.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
Invest in Paradox Management – Teach leaders to hold contradictions rather than collapse them.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Perhaps the importance of the Ali-Frazier match derives from the extremity of those blood-sport contradictions.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
Still, there are curious contradictions to Twigs.
—Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Even senators who voted to confirm Kennedy as a cabinet member now loudly point out contradictions between his confirmation hearing testimony and his actions in office.
—Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2025
Each character, from family members to firm associates, complicates Jax’s pursuit of justice while reflecting the contradictions of reality.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 25 Sep. 2025
The live-entertainment industry in 2025 is defined by its contradictions.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 Sep. 2025
The estate, together with other sources, gave us the opportunity to approach Riefenstahl in all her contradictions.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
Invest in Paradox Management – Teach leaders to hold contradictions rather than collapse them.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Perhaps the importance of the Ali-Frazier match derives from the extremity of those blood-sport contradictions.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contradictions
Noun
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It can be built, measured, and lived through five core competencies—each of which enables HR to manage paradoxes rather than collapse them.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Especially because the paradoxes only get stronger from Scorpio to Pisces.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
17 Sep. 2025
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CarShield has received positive comments for its breadth of coverage and quick response times, although some policyholders have complained about claim denials, fine-print surprises and confusing sales practices.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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In addition, Roberts' immigration history includes two visas, four Green Card applications and subsequent denials, and several trips abroad, authorities said.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Resilience means enduring multiple rejections, both commercial and regulatory, and persisting.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Fewer than half of the 20,000 households losing city pickup have secured private haulers, with many facing rejections, steep rates or a maze of complications.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Contradictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contradictions. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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