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as in inappropriate
not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation
there's an incongruous modernism to the actor's performance in this period piece
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as in inconsistent
not being in agreement or harmony
incongruous theories about the origins of matter
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Recent Examples of incongruous
And few patrons might expect a scrumptious ice cream sundae at a Chinese restaurant, which sounds incongruous.
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Gary Stern, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
None of these stories or approaches ever feel incongruous with one another, or with the overall project.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
Back in 2017, a plucky young singer named Billie Eilish burst onto the scene, equipped with haunting vocals, sharp lyrics, and a totally incongruous personal style.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2024
But the deep plunge of her gown’s neckline and the provenance of the Renaissance-style cross has divided opinion online, with some arguing the risqué cut feels incongruous with the religious symbol.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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Gary Stern, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
None of these stories or approaches ever feel incongruous with one another, or with the overall project.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
Back in 2017, a plucky young singer named Billie Eilish burst onto the scene, equipped with haunting vocals, sharp lyrics, and a totally incongruous personal style.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2024
But the deep plunge of her gown’s neckline and the provenance of the Renaissance-style cross has divided opinion online, with some arguing the risqué cut feels incongruous with the religious symbol.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incongruous
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In his Wednesday interview on French radio, French FM Barrot suggested that Musk's interventions in European nations' domestic politics were even more inappropriate because Musk is part of President-elect Trump's government-in-waiting.Tom Soufi Burridge, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Teen Google Maps: New security features filter out inappropriate content for kids.JiJi Lee, The New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Jayhawks have an elite defense and a somewhat inconsistent offense.Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
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His performance has been inconsistent at times, and there have been problems out of his control, like mechanical issues, team mistakes or strategy not panning out.Luke Smith, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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This mismatch results in recruiters spending excessive time reviewing unsuitable applications, with 22% dedicating three to five hours daily to this task.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Uncovering a Forgotten History The discovery was initiated by a 1930s agricultural report referencing untended land filled with graves and trees—an area unsuitable for cultivation.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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While the woman's family has conflicting opinions, many Reddit users have sided with the poster.Ashley Vega, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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People in these senior leadership roles tend to give space and time for teams to share conflicting perspectives, debate, struggle and get curious with each other before making a decision.Linda Allen-Hardisty, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Duran had already been charged with improper conduct for his reaction to the red card.Callum Davis, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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One of the most alarming findings comes when Matson shows gaps in the marble shower's corners, warning of potential water damage due to improper sealing.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Approximately 780,000 incorrect charges totaling over 2 billion forints ($5.43 million) in one night.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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According to a recent Prosper Insights & Analytics survey, 30% of workers are concerned with AI hallucinations, which is when AI generates incorrect information as a result of poor training or inaccurate assumptions.Gary Drenik, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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The swindles also involved fake investments, phony sweepstakes, and tech support scams in which a person was contacted and told there was something wrong with their computer, which could be corrected for a fee.Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 18 Jan. 2025
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Kohn said he was relieved to finally have a doctor who could tell him what was wrong.Kerry Breen, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2025
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Ratings declined, Lynch was unhappy, and the show was canceled.Victoria Edel, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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Saquon Barkley is an unstoppable force, the defense is resurgent under Vic Fangio, the chatter about an unhappy A.J. Brown has mostly died down.Dianna Russini, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Incongruous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incongruous. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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