incongruences

Definition of incongruencesnext
plural of incongruence
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Noun
  • During production, different parts of the films often crystallize at different rates, creating structural defects and compositional inconsistencies that reduce efficiency and long-term stability.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
  • The program, which was suspended in April 2025 following complaints and inconsistencies, is returning with major changes, officials said.
    Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Noun
  • Petzold marvelled at the incongruities.
    Holden Seidlitz, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Ridge’s equal deftness at the high end and the low is one of many apparent incongruities that the winery has managed to balance comfortably.
    Senior Wine Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Season two is largely about power dynamics and money squabbles between players, co-workers, family members and friends.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The playground squabbles should be sorted out with a good clout round to the head.
    Devon Ivie, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Incongruences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incongruences. Accessed 10 May. 2026.

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