as in paradoxes
someone or something with qualities or features that seem to conflict with one another
she's an incongruity: an impeccably groomed woman who keeps a messy house
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paradoxes
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Sunstein warns against paradoxes, where well-meaning but rigid rules lead to enforcement paralysis.—
Paulo Carvão,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025 -
Through awe-inspiring visuals and a narration from the filmmaker combining poetry, science and emotions, the film explores the paradoxes of our time.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Incongruities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incongruities. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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