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as in controversial
given to arguing
during the Middle Ages even theologians could be surprisingly polemical in their writings
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as in difficult
relating to or causing the expression of opposing opinions
an unnecessarily polemical look at the supposed incompatibility between science and religion
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Recent Examples of polemical
Their common origin stories — riverfront military garrisons that grew into bicultural communities — have diverged in ways that reflect the dynamics of this contested and polemical region.
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Arelis R. Hernández, Washington Post, 29 Feb. 2024
This challenge is more complicated than supporting outright polemical films such as Land of Freedom, 200 Mules, and The Plot against the President.
—Armond White, National Review, 21 Feb. 2024
Now, with Mexico embarking upon another national election year — and with the 30th anniversary of the Colosio assassination approaching — the incendiary case, and all its polemical parts, have been thrust back into the political scrum.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2024
The film is a celebration and supposed to be uplifting and not polemical.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 17 Jan. 2024
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Arelis R. Hernández, Washington Post, 29 Feb. 2024
This challenge is more complicated than supporting outright polemical films such as Land of Freedom, 200 Mules, and The Plot against the President.
—Armond White, National Review, 21 Feb. 2024
Now, with Mexico embarking upon another national election year — and with the 30th anniversary of the Colosio assassination approaching — the incendiary case, and all its polemical parts, have been thrust back into the political scrum.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2024
The film is a celebration and supposed to be uplifting and not polemical.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 17 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polemical
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The live conversation centered on Osbourne's friendship with controversial TV host Piers Morgan, who was making headlines at the time for his controversial comments about Duchess Meghan.Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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The controversial aesthetic, which emerged in the years following WWII, is the perfect cinematic vehicle for Adrien Brody’s poignant immigrant drama For its often blocky and raw concrete forms, Brutalist architecture has a polarizing reputation.Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 20 Dec. 2024
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An at least 200-year-old celebration of French and Mediterranean cuisine, macarons are renowned as the ‘impossible dessert,’ a result of the notoriously involved and difficult baking process.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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The manual entry of damage to structures like bridges used to be very expensive and time-consuming, a complex process made even more difficult by the fact that data entry and analysis are performed by both the agency’s own staff and external companies.Stephanie Glenk, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Growing up, millennials experienced contentious 2000 and 2008 U.S. presidential elections, the events of September 11, 2001, a war on terror that cost trillions and lasted two decades, and the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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What’s more, the dynamics for Big Media and Big Tech are complicated by the fact that Trump has had a contentious relationship with major players in both sectors.Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
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In 2020, a longtime bus driver was shot and killed by an argumentative passenger.Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 2 Dec. 2024
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Sometimes, defiant and argumentative behavior results when a child attempts to assert control.Amy Morin, Parents, 24 July 2024
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The New Interest Rate Environment After a period of aggressive rate hikes to combat inflation, central banks are now easing their approach.Gianluca Sidoti, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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The tight track works perfectly for the Busch Clash, which is known for aggressive racing.David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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However, the militant group cautioned that hurdles remain.Sophie Tanno, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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Iran continues to play a key role in regional conflicts, supporting militant groups including Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, further complicating its diplomatic relations.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Polemical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polemical. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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