contradiction
Example Sentences
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"I think it's just a part of how I like to view women is this 'strong' and 'soft,' and I love that contradiction," she added.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
That seeming contradiction makes it a very Everything Is Terrible idea.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
The contradiction feels central to her work: local and global at once, deeply rooted yet emotionally detached.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
In “Intimate Audrey,” Sean Hepburn Ferrer fully understands this contradiction and seeks to portray both Audreys honestly.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
If there was mystery or contradiction in a friend, Leon took the long view and found a benign explanation.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
Vocabulary lists containing contradiction
Literary Devices & Figures of Speech - Introductory
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You Can Say That Again: Dic and Dict
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The AP English Exam: Rhetorical and Literary Terms 2
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