as in paradox
someone or something with qualities or features that seem to conflict with one another her outfit is a sartorial dichotomy: an elegant gown and ratty old tennis shoes

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Recent Examples of dichotomy The dichotomy between declining secondary prices and thriving auctions highlights a shift in the luxury watch market. Garth Friesen, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024 The conversations all center on the same dichotomy: Those who want everyone to live versus those who are willing to kill to win. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 26 Dec. 2024 Developments in animation technology have made for better integration between traditional styles and CG, a dichotomy that is a hot topic in the west but, according to Yamada, isn’t a thing in Japan. Ryan Gaur, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024 By creating a false dichotomy between talent and dedication, Combs justified the show’s grueling demands of contestants, his role as their kingmaker, and his explosive anger when the women failed to meet his expectations. Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dichotomy 

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“Dichotomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dichotomy. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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