as in contradictory
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so different that agreement is not possible
They thought the two theories were irreconcilable with each other.
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Recent Examples of irreconcilable
There isn’t an irreconcilable player-and-coach or player-and-organization personality clash, league sources said.
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Anthony Slater, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Now, emails, essays and other documents reviewed by CBS News are offering a fresh glimpse into the mind of a young man who was simultaneously planning two irreconcilable futures.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 23 May 2025
One parker spoke of marital tensions arising from irreconcilable parking differences: one is a circler; one is a waiter.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
The proxy advisory duopoly also has an irreconcilable conflict of interest because both ISS and Glass Lewis sponsor their own ESG programs.
—Wayne Winegarden, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for irreconcilable
Anthony Slater, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Now, emails, essays and other documents reviewed by CBS News are offering a fresh glimpse into the mind of a young man who was simultaneously planning two irreconcilable futures.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 23 May 2025
One parker spoke of marital tensions arising from irreconcilable parking differences: one is a circler; one is a waiter.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
The proxy advisory duopoly also has an irreconcilable conflict of interest because both ISS and Glass Lewis sponsor their own ESG programs.
—Wayne Winegarden, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irreconcilable
Adjective
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Balancing these seemingly contradictory demands requires a paradigm shift: one that doesn’t view technology and humanity as mutually exclusive, but rather as complementary forces that can amplify each other.—
Swati Deepak Kumar,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Combs’ team has been able to put on much of their case during cross-examination of the government’s nearly three dozen witnesses, grilling them about alleged inconsistencies in their testimony or seemingly contradictory statements.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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This has led to several conflicting interests between the for-profit arm and the nonprofit board as the company tries to commercialize its products.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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In professional environments, this impression management can obscure conflicting intentions, particularly when exercised by those with high social capital.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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This can result in inconsistent model behavior or bloated integrations.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Chiefs 2022 second-round pick Skyy Moore has been productive in practices but also needs to regain trust after previous inconsistent play.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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The Trump administration seems willing to meet the right people in tech and say the right things, but its policies are antithetical to a thriving ecosystem of innovation.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
6 June 2025
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This state of affairs, Brooks thinks, is antithetical to music’s purpose.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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Feldstein Soto says that COVID-19, antagonistic juries are at fault.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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Whether Earle-Sears can consolidate those suburban inroads — or whether Spanberger can capitalize on anger over the Trump administration's antagonistic approach to the federal workforce — may very well decide the race.—
Margaret Barthel,
NPR,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Bond prices and yields move in opposite directions.—
Ganesh Rao,Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
18 June 2025
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Notably, the party opposite to whomever is currently in the White House has a history of winning the Virginia governor's mansion and the right to serve a single non-consecutive term.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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“Irreconcilable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irreconcilable. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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