as in dichotomy
someone or something with qualities or features that seem to conflict with one another
the paradox of fighting a war for peace
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Recent Examples of paradox
Disappointed by the rate at which their lives are improving, eyes newly opened to how many others share their disappointment, and flush with explanations that lay the blame on institutions of authority, people in rich and poor countries alike may experience the Lagos paradox.
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Moisés Naím, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2025
And fans were quick to question the seeming paradox of Woods' request for privacy.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
This transparency paradox suggests that rather than banning privacy-enhancing tools outright, regulators could explore solutions that balance individual privacy with oversight mechanisms designed to flag and track illicit activity.
—Becca Bratcher, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
His mounting anxiety, however, reflects a more personal, immediate paradox.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2025
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Moisés Naím, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2025
And fans were quick to question the seeming paradox of Woods' request for privacy.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
This transparency paradox suggests that rather than banning privacy-enhancing tools outright, regulators could explore solutions that balance individual privacy with oversight mechanisms designed to flag and track illicit activity.
—Becca Bratcher, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
His mounting anxiety, however, reflects a more personal, immediate paradox.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for paradox
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paradox
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This dichotomy highlights an inconvenient truth: The same advancements that have sped up innovation have also amplified inefficiencies.—
Niven R. Narain,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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This dichotomy is further exemplified by ongoing legislative efforts.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Mercury News,
31 Mar. 2025
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What can be learned from this year’s acceptances—and what remains a mystery? Consider Statistical Comparisons, Not Individual Outliers Demanding classes, excellent grades and, for colleges that require them, outstanding test scores are a given at the most highly-selective colleges.—
Dr. Marlena Corcoran,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Cosmic rays may offer an out-of-this-world answer to a long-standing mystery about lightning on Earth, a new study suggests.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Russian officials have shrugged off questions about the seeming contradiction by emphasizing the need to engage the Taliban to help stabilize Afghanistan, which the group rules.—
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Apr. 2025
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His history at the position runs headfirst into contradictions.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2025
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That’s a good get, considering its central enigma — which throws in everything from conspiracy theorists to police corruption into the knotty mix — remains open-ended.—
Jon O'Brien,
IndieWire,
20 Mar. 2025
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The 41-year-old enigma might be the most polarizing player in the NFL.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2025
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In another show, with a lesser writer, such incongruities could be read as character inconsistencies, accidental oversights, mistakes.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
7 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Adela, a former poet now showing signs of dementia, creates spontaneous poetry of poignant incongruities.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Paradox.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paradox. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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