as in opposition
the quality or state of being as different as possible
the polarity of the candidates' views on the issue means that the voters have a clear choice to make
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The polarity arises due to the inherent properties of these atoms, leading to a slight negative charge on the oxygen side and a positive charge on the hydrogen side.
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Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2025
Viewing these as polarities to be managed, rather than problems to be solved, can improve decision-making.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Each robot also had a photodetector that could sense the polarity of light, allowing basic commands to be sent using a simple flashlight with a polarization filter.
—Ars Technica, 1 Mar. 2025
Over the years, Deafheaven has careened between polarities — from the absolutely enormous roar of their 2013 breakout Sunbather, to the shoegazey clean vocals on the somewhat controversial (at least to metal purists) Infinite Granite, produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen (Beck, NIN, St. Vincent).
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2025
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Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2025
Viewing these as polarities to be managed, rather than problems to be solved, can improve decision-making.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Each robot also had a photodetector that could sense the polarity of light, allowing basic commands to be sent using a simple flashlight with a polarization filter.
—Ars Technica, 1 Mar. 2025
Over the years, Deafheaven has careened between polarities — from the absolutely enormous roar of their 2013 breakout Sunbather, to the shoegazey clean vocals on the somewhat controversial (at least to metal purists) Infinite Granite, produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen (Beck, NIN, St. Vincent).
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Polarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polarity. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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