as in contradictory
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so different that agreement is not possible
They thought the two theories were irreconcilable with each other.
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Recent Examples of irreconcilable
This claim is fundamentally factual because the Iranian regime’s legitimacy rests with advancing a revolutionary foreign policy irreconcilable with the very concept of a Jewish state existing in Muslim lands.
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Dr. Robert G. Rabil, Sun Sentinel, 23 June 2025
But the fundamental facts of their relationship are irreconcilable.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 13 June 2025
Lamar’s singular way with words nearly absolved the 160-minute show of its flaws — mainly, the decision to interweave his sets with those of co-headliner SZA into a continuous nine-act whole, and the irreconcilable contrasts that resulted.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
The Russian president came for all of Ukraine, whose very statehood is irreconcilable with his vision of his role in history.
—Dmytro Kuleba, Foreign Affairs, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for irreconcilable
Dr. Robert G. Rabil, Sun Sentinel, 23 June 2025
But the fundamental facts of their relationship are irreconcilable.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 13 June 2025
Lamar’s singular way with words nearly absolved the 160-minute show of its flaws — mainly, the decision to interweave his sets with those of co-headliner SZA into a continuous nine-act whole, and the irreconcilable contrasts that resulted.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
The Russian president came for all of Ukraine, whose very statehood is irreconcilable with his vision of his role in history.
—Dmytro Kuleba, Foreign Affairs, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for irreconcilable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irreconcilable
Adjective
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Anti-fragile leaders have learned to embrace paradox – holding apparently contradictory truths simultaneously and using that tension as competitive fuel.—
Tarun Galagali,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Aster is constantly muddying his characters with contradictory views and selfish motives, so that no one’s hands are entirely clean.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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The court found that the testimony of an animal control officer who seized the horses was unreliable based on conflicting factual statements, according to court records.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
11 July 2025
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So there is some conflicting or missing information of when AL got the legal rights to disconnect owners' cars.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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While Salesforce tries to make this as painless as possible, its UI/UX can be inconsistent and create bottlenecks during onboarding.—
Andrii Kovalchuk,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The company's customer service is known for being inconsistent.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Psychedelics, even when used in pursuit of enlightenment, induce an isolated, individual experience that is ultimately antithetical to that of the Communion table of bread and wine, where all are welcome, and all are nourished with the same Substance.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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The best rom-coms derive tension from the fact that such adjustment is antithetical to the development of romance.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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There’s plenty implied by brief conversations and Hailey’s attitude, but questions about who these people are — and their role beyond that of antagonistic foils to our central crew — linger, detracting from the power of this otherwise fine film.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2025
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This one's perfect for those who love a creature feature as antagonistic gigantic alligators swarm the floodwaters that engulf a home where a young woman lives with her father.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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And the other pulls her in the opposite direction — inwards into her own head where anxiety is just waiting to regale her with all the worst case scenarios it's drummed up while she's been out being a famous comedian.—
Rachel Martin,
NPR,
24 July 2025
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Bond yields and prices move in opposite directions.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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“Irreconcilable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irreconcilable. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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