dialectical

variants also dialectic
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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. 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 See All Example Sentences for dialectical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dialectical
Adjective
  • In Salento, each town nestled into a shallow valley or slim rise has its own dialectal name for the almond in its varied manifestations—as tree, as fruit, as orchard.
    Angelica Calabrese, Longreads, 7 July 2026
Adjective
  • However, the ruling has tremendous implications for regional politics--and for any future war between the United States and China.
    Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • The area has also grown to be a regional economic engine with the nearby Alliance development generating billions of dollars in impact.
    Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
Adjective
  • This can even affect nonstandard English speakers or people who speak a variety of English that differs from the mainstream varieties privileged in courts and schools.
    Carol Rose Little, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
  • Diamonds with nonstandard colors are more difficult to value, as the principle of supply and demand applies here.
    Rodion Ksonzenko, Forbes.com, 4 May 2026
Adjective
  • Most of the people on this list worked nonliterary jobs before becoming a successful writer.
    René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Adjective
  • Wilson’s translation has come under fire for her decision to render Homeric Greek into a direct, colloquial English.
    Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2026
  • Its name refers to the colloquial term once used for Papaya—paw-paw.
    Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Adjective
  • Screenplay credits are shared by Damodaran, Joses Imona, and Jennifer Litau, with Litau also handling Tok Pisin and vernacular-language translation duties.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 July 2026
  • Compiled in 1964 by Elektra Records founder Jac Holzman, this four-LP, 83-track box set was intended as an accessible survey of the roots and branches of American vernacular music.
    Ted Olson, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

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“Dialectical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dialectical. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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