polarization

noun

Definition of polarizationnext
as in decomposition

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Recent Examples of polarization The unusually strong polarization signal suggests the filament contains much less magnetic turbulence than current models predict, offering new insight into how fast-moving pulsars inject energetic particles into the surrounding galaxy. — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 14 July 2026 Corbé said the broadcaster’s editorial priorities would remain grounded in reporting and fact-checking amid growing distrust, disinformation and political polarization. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 July 2026 The administration’s biggest failure, in my view, has been the deepening of national polarization and the pursuit of policies that undermine our democratic institutions. — Dale V.c. Holness, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026 With shareholder activism, litigation risks, mandatory disclosures, fragmented media and political polarization, a CEO’s reputation becomes the most valuable asset of the board. — Jon Michail, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for polarization
Recent Examples of Synonyms for polarization
  1. decomposition
  2. diffusion
  3. dispersion
  4. scattering
  5. atomization
  6. subdivision
  7. segmentation
  8. divorce
Noun
  • Maintain Compost Bins Compost piles need to be kept damp in order to accelerate organic decomposition.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
  • Authorities also found numerous dead animals in advanced stages of decomposition, including hundreds of chickens that investigators said had been discarded in bags and fed to the dogs, according to The Straits Times and The Standard.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Definition of decomposition
Noun
  • Most video diffusion models generate many frames simultaneously, denoising the sequence in one go.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026
  • Immigrant inventors contribute to knowledge diffusion across borders.
    — Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of diffusion
Noun
  • The next 18 months is a story about dispersion between lenders, not losses across the asset class.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 14 July 2026
  • Adidas Virginia Watermoc is a slip-on shoe with all the appearances of grip and water dispersion.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
Definition of dispersion
Noun
  • The unincorporated community, little more than a scattering of buildings at a bend in the road, lies midway between Mason and Llano in the Texas Hill Country.
    — Pam LeBlanc, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
  • And even outside the direct beam, the scattering of its photons through the atmosphere would create a still-bright smudge of light pollution in the surrounding night sky.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 16 July 2026
Definition of scattering
Noun
  • Chinamaxxing romanticizes things that feel structurally out of reach at home — compact, affordable-looking apartments; public transit that works; streets safe to walk at night; multigenerational households as an antidote to loneliness; communal meals as an antidote to atomization.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
  • The atomization of society begins with your morning coffee.
    — Jakub Grygiel, Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of atomization
Noun
  • The Bartlett Trail subdivision and the surrounding area are also under evacuation, county officials said.
    — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 16 July 2026
  • The new group will operate as a subdivision of Paul Hastings’ existing entertainment and media practice.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 13 July 2026
Definition of subdivision
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  • Moving From Audience Segments To Individual Context Traditional healthcare marketing ran on segmentation—physicians bucketed by specialty, geography, prescribing patterns.
    — Kamya Elawadhi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • The highest tier, Premium, starts at $80 per month and adds customizable automation and segmentation, Google Ads manager, 500 SMS messages, revenue reporting, and SEO recommendations.
    — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 1 July 2026
Definition of segmentation
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  • That amount is roughly one-fifth of what Scott has donated since the divorce, while she’s given away about 40% of her fortune, making her one of the most generous philanthropists in the world.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 16 July 2026
  • Jolie and Pitt married in 2014 and filed for divorce in 2016.
    — Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of divorce

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