as in opposition
the quality or state of being as different as possible
the polarity of the candidates' views on the issue means that the voters have a clear choice to make
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Recent Examples of polarity
The polarity between Gilmore Girls and Étoile was even more stark behind the scenes.
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Michael Ausiello, TVLine, 20 Apr. 2025
There is perhaps no fashion trend that can provoke such instant polarity than the skinny jean.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
Jay calls on his two decades of high-voltage know-how to channel that low-power signal through dual voltage multipliers arranged in reverse polarity, generating a positive charge and a negative.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Apr. 2025
Voltage multipliers and polarities The engineering that shapes the Bear Blaster 5000 starts with a simple battery and a small circuit.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Apr. 2025
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Michael Ausiello, TVLine, 20 Apr. 2025
There is perhaps no fashion trend that can provoke such instant polarity than the skinny jean.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
Jay calls on his two decades of high-voltage know-how to channel that low-power signal through dual voltage multipliers arranged in reverse polarity, generating a positive charge and a negative.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Apr. 2025
Voltage multipliers and polarities The engineering that shapes the Bear Blaster 5000 starts with a simple battery and a small circuit.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polarity
opposition
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Data taken before Friday’s fixture showed that, on average, Bentancur makes 5.3 interceptions per 1,000 opposition touches, which is more than any other midfielder with a minimum of 900 minutes in the Premier League this season.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Lawler and other blue-state Republicans have voiced strong opposition to the bill, with Lawler pushing to raise the cap, which the bill would increase from $10,000 to $30,000, or get rid of it, to protect constituents in high-tax states like New York.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 May 2025
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“Polarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polarity. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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