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Recent Examples of polarization
This kind of deliberate polarization does not serve our fellow human beings and perpetuates a constant ‘us and them’ mentality.
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Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 30 May 2025
In a world where polarization kills collaboration and burnout kills belonging, the leaders who create spaces of real connection will build the most resilient teams, the most loyal customers and the most human brands.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2025
The primary leadership challenges today include navigating uncertainty, unprecedented change and polarization.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Leo said in a 2023 interview with Vatican News that the polarization in the church was a wound that needed to be healed.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
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Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 30 May 2025
In a world where polarization kills collaboration and burnout kills belonging, the leaders who create spaces of real connection will build the most resilient teams, the most loyal customers and the most human brands.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2025
The primary leadership challenges today include navigating uncertainty, unprecedented change and polarization.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Leo said in a 2023 interview with Vatican News that the polarization in the church was a wound that needed to be healed.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polarization
Noun
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Guessing which cardinal will be selected to sit on the Holy See has always been tricky, but the diffusion of cardinal positions and breakdown of historic blocs make ranking candidates even more questionable.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Apr. 2025
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The diffusion line with Amazon offers bridal, bridesmaids and special occasion dresses.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Refraction is the bending of light, while dispersion scatters it.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Discover Magazine,
28 May 2025
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The velocity dispersion in Ophion, as measured by Gaia, is much larger than normal, at 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) per second.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The remains — which included a skull and a scattering of separated bones — were collected from the beach destination and are slated to undergo forensic analysis to determine their origin and age, Newsweek reported.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2025
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Her matching set consisted of a pencil skirt and blazer cinched with a belt, all of which featured a scattering of white polka dots against a sky blue fabric.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
19 May 2025
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Existing mixed housing can be found in the Aberdeen and Keystone subdivisions.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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The subdivision is the furthest along of new residential developments recently planned for the area.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
3 June 2025
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In my experience leading segmentation initiatives for global institutions, moving critical systems off flat topologies significantly reduced risk exposure.—
Srikanth Bellamkonda,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Crocs achieves precise segmentation across its lineup, driven by two key pillars: functionality and aesthetics.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Moynihan saw divorce and illegitimacy increasing in the United States, but not equally everywhere.—
Augustine Sedgewick,
Time,
13 June 2025
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Following her family's move to Georgia and her divorce from Pat, Candy went back to school to become a counselor, according to People Magazine Investigates: Candy and Betty.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
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The invasive ants are known to prey on other insects and are capable of displacing native ant species that are critical for seed dispersal, according to the U.S. Forest Service.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2025
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Asian needle ants prey on other insects and are capable of displacing ant species that are critical for seed dispersal, according to the U.S. Forest Service.—
Stephen Smith,
CBS News,
10 June 2025
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The venture comes with a development deal from BBC Studios, which provides first-look distribution rights in exchange for growth support.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 June 2025
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Bell Media is handling international distribution rights.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2025
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“Polarization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polarization. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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