as in contradictory
being as different as possible
the convincing yet antipodean arguments presented by the two speakers left many members of the audience unsure of which side to support
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Adjective
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Furthermore, in a seemingly contradictory move, NVIDIA announced its inaugural Quantum Day, slated for March 20 during GTC 2025, further underscoring its vested interest in QC.—
Luis E. Romero,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025 -
The contradictory qualities are supposed to be baffling but also a bit amusing.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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These two contrary experiences create a sense of dissonance—and social media offers a way out.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Because myths are based on belief, the mere mention of an incident or circumstance will confirm the myth, while contrary information is conveniently ignored, downplayed or rationalized.—
Timothy J. Brown,
The Conversation,
10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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As the suspects run out of frame, a car that had pulled up in the opposite lane just before the shooting pulls off.—
Alexa Ashwell,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Jan. 2025
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And there couldn’t be a more opposite move to Sanders than making Schottenheimer the 10th head coach in franchise history.—
Jon Machota,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Antipodean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antipodean. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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