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
Normally, going back in time introduces all sorts of nasty paradoxes, like the infamous grandfather paradox, or, less violently, inconsistent histories.
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Paul Sutter, Space.com, 25 Jan. 2025
Go deeper: The paradox of Trump's economic inheritance Want more stories like this?
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 23 Jan. 2025
This creates a paradox: Their versatility is valuable, but specialization is often key to standing out at higher levels.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Luxury Prices: From Costs to Value Luxury goods have always presented a paradox.
—Benjamin Voyer, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Paul Sutter, Space.com, 25 Jan. 2025
Go deeper: The paradox of Trump's economic inheritance Want more stories like this?
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 23 Jan. 2025
This creates a paradox: Their versatility is valuable, but specialization is often key to standing out at higher levels.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Luxury Prices: From Costs to Value Luxury goods have always presented a paradox.
—Benjamin Voyer, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for paradox
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paradox
Noun
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However, experts also said Kennedy’s notion that infectious disease research is funded at the expense of chronic disease is a false dichotomy.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC News,
1 Feb. 2025
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There are two mysteries associated with this dichotomy.—
John Timmer,
Ars Technica,
20 Jan. 2025
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The series, set in Tasmania, explores the reverberations of tragedy in a small seaside community when a decades-old mystery intersects with a present-day murder.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2025
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His latest novel revisits familiar themes of mystery and scientific discovery while introducing new philosophical explorations into the nature of the mind.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Russia may have been able to juggle its relationships with both countries if not for the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which changed the dynamics in Syria and caused the Kremlin’s strategy to collapse under the weight of its contradictions.—
Nicole Grajewski,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Jan. 2025
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Moreover, reality is incredibly illogical and multi-faceted, and people are so inconsistent and full of contradictions.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
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The depiction of the two swans has been both an enigma and a source of inspiration for artists.—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Feb. 2025
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Unpacking the enigma of Biden’s legacy: Prof Allan Lichtman joins Rising to discuss Historian Allan Lichtman reflects on President Biden’s legacy and his 50 years to public service.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
17 Jan. 2025
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Setting aside the delightful incongruity between the coach who once promised to bite off peoples’ kneecaps and his miniature companions, the fourth-down factor is a big part of what makes the Lions Must-See TV.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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The incongruity of profit maximization was brought to public attention in the UK recently, as the scale of river pollution from water utility companies becomes ever more apparent.—
Aissa Dearing,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Paradox.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paradox. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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