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as in illogic
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as in disunity
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Recent Examples of incoherence
Through the fog of its incessant sociopolitical incoherence (also nothing short of ur-typical of the militant-spy genre), each episode delivers an even mix of A-list scenery chewing, insane dialogue, and small-screen action that actually kinda rips.
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Andy Andersen, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
The incoherence of Trump’s thinking is reflected in the incoherence of his speech, which in rallies and interviews flits from one topic to another for no apparent reason.
—Jacob Sullum, Orange County Register, 31 Oct. 2024
On the whole, what is remarkable about Germany in World War II is the ideological cohesion among the military rather than any incoherence, something tightened by the initial victories and unraveling only at the very end, in 1944 and 1945.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
The career of Republican Tommy Thompson, who won an unprecedented four terms as governor, embodied the incoherence.
—Nancy C. Unger / Made By History, TIME, 28 Oct. 2024
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Andy Andersen, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
The incoherence of Trump’s thinking is reflected in the incoherence of his speech, which in rallies and interviews flits from one topic to another for no apparent reason.
—Jacob Sullum, Orange County Register, 31 Oct. 2024
On the whole, what is remarkable about Germany in World War II is the ideological cohesion among the military rather than any incoherence, something tightened by the initial victories and unraveling only at the very end, in 1944 and 1945.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
The career of Republican Tommy Thompson, who won an unprecedented four terms as governor, embodied the incoherence.
—Nancy C. Unger / Made By History, TIME, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incoherence
Noun
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The illogic of dreams is not a riddle to be solved but a noise that can reveal the meaningful signal.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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The same illogic leads the progressive Left to equate Israel’s defense against Hamas terrorists with the October 7 atrocities, and to draw false equivalences between Daniel Penny’s intervention on a subway and Mangione’s premeditated execution.—
Matthew Continetti,
National Review,
14 Dec. 2024
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But the church’s ability to confront these challenges is hindered by convention disunity and disagreement, Young said in a direct rebuke to controversy over the NBCUSA presidential election.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
5 Sep. 2024
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Trump has won but fighting and disunity do not need to also win.—
Alex Montoya,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Jan. 2025
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The individual may become overly dependent on others for validation, causing an imbalance in the relationship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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It’s often caused by an imbalance of estrogen and progesterone hormones.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
24 Jan. 2025
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Those who may want to correct subtle asymmetries of the face may be a good candidate.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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For instance, many facial aesthetics enthusiasts insist symmetrical faces are most attractive; however, some faces which are widely-considered among the most beautiful contain asymmetries.—
Charles Trepany,
USA TODAY,
6 Dec. 2024
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Just as the point of state neutrality is personal non-neutrality, the point of political egalitarianism is interpersonal disproportion.—
Becca Rothfeld,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Mar. 2024
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Those numbers and disproportion are likely to explode under the new law, in a climate where many people of color oppose Israel’s actions and many members of the Jewish faith see dangerous antisemites behind ugly encounters around Israel.—
Ron Kuby,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2024
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From the ground, the social-media response looked self-interested and craven, a reminder of the dissonance between the two realities.—
Emily Witt,
The New Yorker,
9 Jan. 2025
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The show opens with the rumble of Tuvan throat singing and the piercing dissonance of Bulgarian harmony, but most of what follows is a smooth surface untroubled by such disturbances.—
Brian Seibert,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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There was also a prolonged drought, a nasty port strike and constant tensions between locals and Dust Bowl immigrants over impacts on social services.—
Gary Baum,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Jan. 2025
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Not only were there some creative differences between the film's director and writer, David Goyer and New Line Cinema, but there were also some tensions on set.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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The number of Indianapolis children lost to gun violence dropped dramatically last year.—
Arika Herron,
Axios,
27 Jan. 2025
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Statistics show that every hour of every day, someone’s spinal cord is injured, with the damage usually occurring due to vehicle crashes, falls, acts of violence, and sports and recreational activities, according to The Miami Project.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Incoherence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incoherence. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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