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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 indictment claims James' actions constituted intentional misrepresentation.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Dawgs claimed that the misrepresentation allowed customers to think that the Croslite resin was different from what was used by other shoe manufacturers.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Sophism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sophism. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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