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
For example, a single circuit can have multiple different functionalities just by switching the polarity of individual transistors or the entire circuit.
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IEEE Spectrum, 18 Mar. 2024
Here's how… Reverse the polarity of the spoiler flow!
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Rather than viewing these as problems to solve, effective leaders embrace them as polarities to be managed dynamically.
—Mark Greeven, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The polarity between Gilmore Girls and Étoile was even more stark behind the scenes.
—Michael Ausiello, TVLine, 20 Apr. 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 18 Mar. 2024
Here's how… Reverse the polarity of the spoiler flow!
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Rather than viewing these as problems to solve, effective leaders embrace them as polarities to be managed dynamically.
—Mark Greeven, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The polarity between Gilmore Girls and Étoile was even more stark behind the scenes.
—Michael Ausiello, TVLine, 20 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for polarity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for polarity
opposition
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The bill got about a half hour of debate ahead of passage, and there were no comments in opposition.—
Ginny Monk,
ProPublica,
30 May 2025
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The Connecticut House of Representatives on Wednesday spent hours debating a bill that would strengthen protections for mobile and manufactured home owners, many of whom are seniors, but decided to stop the discussion in the face of Republican opposition.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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“Polarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polarity. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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