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Recent Examples of dialectical
In Fiduccia’s perceptive reading, binaries such as abstraction and likeness, form and formlessness, seriality and singularity, take on dialectical tension and interrelation.
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Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy have been found to be significantly helpful for building self-esteem and coping with difficult emotions.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
For the supremely dialectical artist, who liked to think in powers of two, who leaped from the second to the third to the fourth dimension and beyond—for someone like Bettina—of course there would be a sequel.
—Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
Though the creator was surprised to hear Dunster’s dialectical take on the role.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
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Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy have been found to be significantly helpful for building self-esteem and coping with difficult emotions.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
For the supremely dialectical artist, who liked to think in powers of two, who leaped from the second to the third to the fourth dimension and beyond—for someone like Bettina—of course there would be a sequel.
—Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
Though the creator was surprised to hear Dunster’s dialectical take on the role.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dialectical
Adjective
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The v- sound emerged through dialectal variation.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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The helicopter crashed Wednesday in Muzaffarabad, the regional capital, apparently because of a technical fault, according to Pakistan’s military.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Construction consultancy Stonehaven estimates regional building materials’ costs have risen roughly 25% since September, driven by higher prices for aluminum, bitumen, copper, and nickel.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Narrow bathrooms, round or unusual plumbing configurations may require nonstandard shower and tub configurations.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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Because industrial distribution involves custom pricing, nonstandard specifications, and complex processing services, every revenue-generating operation typically requires human intervention.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Its name refers to the colloquial term once used for Papaya—paw-paw.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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The women’s game’s limited coverage meant his other honours with Umea — reaching two more UEFA Cup finals and five domestic trophies — were appreciated on a more colloquial level.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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For instance, many brands have become keenly aware that social media platforms such as TikTok have their own unique vernacular and communication methods that pair well with them.—
William Jones,
IndyStar,
6 Nov. 2025
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Many of the terms are Gen Z and Alpha vernacular influenced by evolving social media trends.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Dialectical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dialectical. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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