as in contradictory
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so different that agreement is not possible
They thought the two theories were irreconcilable with each other.
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Recent Examples of irreconcilable
Today, the values that long underwrote the gallery system and its conventions appear more irreconcilable with the realities of the market than ever before.
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Natasha Degen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
Jimmy and Irene Rollins have created a guide to help marriages that are deeply damaged find restoration and reconciliation after irreconcilable experiences.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 18 Oct. 2024
To many policy experts watching the debate, the two statements seemed irreconcilable — and harked back to a time before the Affordable Care Act, which guaranteed coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, became law.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 2 Oct. 2024
Our murders and massacres and missiles, and our irreconcilable regiments?
—Eli Amdur, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for irreconcilable 
Natasha Degen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
Jimmy and Irene Rollins have created a guide to help marriages that are deeply damaged find restoration and reconciliation after irreconcilable experiences.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 18 Oct. 2024
To many policy experts watching the debate, the two statements seemed irreconcilable — and harked back to a time before the Affordable Care Act, which guaranteed coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, became law.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 2 Oct. 2024
Our murders and massacres and missiles, and our irreconcilable regiments?
—Eli Amdur, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for irreconcilable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irreconcilable
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Furthermore, in a seemingly contradictory move, NVIDIA announced its inaugural Quantum Day, slated for March 20 during GTC 2025, further underscoring its vested interest in QC.—
Luis E. Romero,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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The contradictory qualities are supposed to be baffling but also a bit amusing.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2025
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The case has been criticized due to allegations of trial misconduct, including conflicting testimony, withheld evidence and potential juror bias, USA TODAY reported.—
Chris Mueller,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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As the potential cease-fire agreement neared, the news was a whirlwind of conflicting reports.—
Amal Murtaja,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Normally, going back in time introduces all sorts of nasty paradoxes, like the infamous grandfather paradox, or, less violently, inconsistent histories.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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The police asked him about what appeared to be cuts on his right hand, and Mr. Cady gave inconsistent explanations, the authorities said.—
Simon J. Levien,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Some fans feel Section 31 is antithetical to the utopian legacy the original series was trying to build.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
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In the 1970s, diverse forces on the right came together to fight against ceding control of the canal to Panama, seeing the move as weak and antithetical to American interests.—
Aaron Coy Moulton / Made by History,
TIME,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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However, despite their antagonistic relationship over the past decade, the two were seen briefly chatting in what looked like a cordial conversation.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
11 Jan. 2025
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The refresh comes after Tesla experienced its first year-over-year drop in sales since the company started mass-producing cars in 2012, with CEO Elon Musk’s antagonistic behavior suspected to have contributed to the decline.—
Jess Weatherbed,
The Verge,
10 Jan. 2025
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As the suspects run out of frame, a car that had pulled up in the opposite lane just before the shooting pulls off.—
Alexa Ashwell,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Jan. 2025
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And there couldn’t be a more opposite move to Sanders than making Schottenheimer the 10th head coach in franchise history.—
Jon Machota,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Irreconcilable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irreconcilable. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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