anathema

Example Sentences

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The casual word “untitled” was pretty common in art, but it possesses an air of disinterest that seems anathema in the vicinity of a Therrien.

From Los Angeles Times

“The University of Phoenix has proven itself, through strikingly low graduation and retention rates, to be unsuccessful at helping students reach their educational goals, anathema to what we do here,” faculty wrote.

From Washington Post

Context: There have been no known peace talks between Russia and Kyiv since last April, and both sides have expressed negotiating positions that are anathema to the other.

From New York Times

There have been no known peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv since last April, and each side insists it has no interest in a cease-fire, setting preconditions that are anathema to the other.

From New York Times

“I’ve always found that idea confusing and kind of anathema. People are very complicated and contrary and nuanced, and brands are simple,” says Affleck.

From Seattle Times