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
Viewing these as polarities to be managed, rather than problems to be solved, can improve decision-making.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
This theme of polarity only intensifies as the month unfolds.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Apr. 2025
For example, a single circuit can have multiple different functionalities just by switching the polarity of individual transistors or the entire circuit.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Mar. 2024
Here's how… Reverse the polarity of the spoiler flow!
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
This theme of polarity only intensifies as the month unfolds.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Apr. 2025
For example, a single circuit can have multiple different functionalities just by switching the polarity of individual transistors or the entire circuit.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Mar. 2024
Here's how… Reverse the polarity of the spoiler flow!
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 26 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for polarity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for polarity
opposition
Noun
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The issue passed with opposition from Republicans and 18 skeptical Democrats in the House but with relatively little public outcry.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2025
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While progressives in the lead-up to the military action had staked out clear opposition to Trump’s potential intervention, the party leadership played the safer ground of insisting on a role for Congress before any use of force.—
Adriana Gomez Licon,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2025
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“Polarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polarity. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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