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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
The Maduro government has seized on these contradictions to argue that the campaign is politically motivated.
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Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
For the creation of wonderful characters and a story that feels spontaneous yet precise in its depiction of power, its moral dilemmas, and the absurd contradictions with the human condition.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
The whole point back then was that Tyler contained contradictions.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
In a career-best performance that could very well earn him his third acting nomination at the Academy Awards (and his fifth overall), Hawke captures Hart’s many contradictions as both a brilliant songwriter and an alcoholic with a penchant for self-destructive behavior.
—Max Gao, NBC news, 18 Oct. 2025
The state’s mythology, from its tropical postcards to its dark histories, mirrors the contradictions of the American project.
—Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
The closing panel of the industry program looked at the question in depth, examining the hidden contradictions and complexities of publishing rights and buy-outs in screen music.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
There’s all these fascinating contradictions that are completely human.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Richardson sorts out all of that, and sharpens the literary angles, but the triumph of True Nature is his understanding of Matthiessen as a man literally running wild over a very long and complicated life, a man of myriad contradictions and, tellingly, a serial philanderer.
—Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
For the creation of wonderful characters and a story that feels spontaneous yet precise in its depiction of power, its moral dilemmas, and the absurd contradictions with the human condition.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
The whole point back then was that Tyler contained contradictions.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
In a career-best performance that could very well earn him his third acting nomination at the Academy Awards (and his fifth overall), Hawke captures Hart’s many contradictions as both a brilliant songwriter and an alcoholic with a penchant for self-destructive behavior.
—Max Gao, NBC news, 18 Oct. 2025
The state’s mythology, from its tropical postcards to its dark histories, mirrors the contradictions of the American project.
—Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
The closing panel of the industry program looked at the question in depth, examining the hidden contradictions and complexities of publishing rights and buy-outs in screen music.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
There’s all these fascinating contradictions that are completely human.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Richardson sorts out all of that, and sharpens the literary angles, but the triumph of True Nature is his understanding of Matthiessen as a man literally running wild over a very long and complicated life, a man of myriad contradictions and, tellingly, a serial philanderer.
—Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contradictions
Noun
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The film lays bare the tensions and paradoxes of nuclear deterrence, said Daryl Kimball, executive director of the Arms Control Association, which advocates for nuclear arms control.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
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Andrew stepped down from public life in 2019 over his association with Epstein, despite his denials of wrongdoing.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Gibson, meanwhile, stuck to his denials.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Next came crushing rejections and heartbreak.—
Sofía Pereda,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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Instead, Tuttle suffered 10 rejections in a row, including hard passes from indie bastions like Sundance and SXSW.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Contradictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contradictions. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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