apartness

noun

Definition of apartnessnext
as in dissonance

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  1. dissonance
  2. discord
  3. conflict
  4. strife
  5. division
  6. clash
Noun
  • But the dissonance between the current and future U.S. administrations is confusing major players in the Middle East.
    Howard LaFranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Dec. 2024
  • That ironic dissonance between words and music allows the Wolves of Glendale to operate on separate frequencies.
    Josh Weiss, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of dissonance
Noun
  • The two leaders have alternated between strategic alignment and open discord, with McConnell distancing himself following the January 6, 2021, Capitol riots.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • There’s discord and violence — at Poppy’s school, out in London, even during her driving lessons with the ornery, proto–men’s rights advocate Scott (Eddie Marsan).
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of discord
Noun
  • Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame were set to meet Sunday in Angola, which has been mediating the conflict to put an end to a decades-long conflict in eastern Congo between the Congolese army and M23 rebel group, which is allegedly backed by Rwanda.
    Justin Kabumba, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Having finished up the Eras Tour on December 8, Swift does not appear to have any scheduling conflicts that would keep her from attending today's game in Cleveland, Ohio.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of conflict
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  • While a tie in a national election might cause a constitutional meltdown — and who knows what kind of civil strife — the officials of this small town north of Eureka had a simple solution: pick a name from a box.
    Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The women were models of courage, hiding from fighters in the mountains of Greece after World War II triggered violent civil strife in that country.
    Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of strife
Noun
  • Houston Texans: The Texans are division champs for the second straight season.
    Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Pittsburgh can win the AFC North crown with a victory, while Baltimore can take the division lead with a win.
    Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of division
Noun
  • The Cricket Celebration Bowl is here, bringing a heavyweight clash between two red-hot teams.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
  • At times, Zayn vs. McIntyre looked like it would be set for a major pay-per-view, perhaps at an event like SummerSlam, and though that never materialized, Saturday Night’s Main Event was the perfect stage for their clash.
    Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of clash
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