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Recent Examples of sophism
The trial was a kangaroo circus packed with sophism, subterfuge, and courtroom chicanery.
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Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sophism
Noun
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All of whom flock to Monsignor Wicks, drawn by his sophistry and fearsome bully-pulpit magnetism.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
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But the cruel sophistry of the majority opinion and its potential adverse effects on low-income patients should be recognized.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
3 July 2025
Noun
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The superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district, who was detained last week by immigration agents, falsely claimed a doctoral degree when applying for the job two years ago but was hired even after the school board learned about the misrepresentation.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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As his Legacy of Lies boasts unravelled, writer Anu Verma sued the businessman, alleging fraudulent misrepresentation.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Sophism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sophism. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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