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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of paradox
The movie tries so hard to put forth a sweeping treatise on the paradox of a Black bodybuilder, to be a study of Black masculinity.
—
Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2025
The rich layers, paradox and diversity here reflect so much of what Casablanca represents.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 4 Apr. 2025
And fans were quick to question the seeming paradox of Woods' request for privacy.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
His mounting anxiety, however, reflects a more personal, immediate paradox.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for paradox
Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2025
The rich layers, paradox and diversity here reflect so much of what Casablanca represents.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 4 Apr. 2025
And fans were quick to question the seeming paradox of Woods' request for privacy.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 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
Noun
-
The record will appear on his debut album Order Chaos Order, out June 13, which emerged from a kindred dichotomy.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
-
Oda is a revelatory young acting and vocal talent, commanding the stage inside a masterful performance, the truth of Jade’s personal persona an interesting dichotomy from how the public knows her.—
David John Chávez,
The Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Swanson is a mystery and could retire, Lavelle hasn't been at her best since 2021.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
-
Other than the color, the reason why the monks chose to bind their books in seal skin remains a mystery.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Below are three key takeaways from this growing contradiction.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
-
The Immigration and Naturalization Act that is the governing law of the US immigration system includes all sorts of contradictions.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
The Kansas City Royals are a bit of an enigma right now.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 Apr. 2025
-
Piper and Timothy go through transformative experiences over the season, but Saxon, Lochlan, and Victoria remain enigmas to each other and the viewer.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Understand nuance, relational differences, and can deal with incongruity.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
-
Camp is this aesthetic of ironic juxtaposition, taking something that might be shocking in its incongruity, and then using it to create a cool or humorous effect.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Paradox.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paradox. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share