dissonance
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Definition of dissonance
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Synonyms & Antonyms for dissonance
Synonyms
conflict, disaccord, discord, discordance, discordancy, disharmony, dissension (also dissention), dissent, dissidence, disunion, disunity, division, friction, infighting, inharmony, schism, strife, variance, war, warfare
Antonyms
accord, agreement, concord, concordance, harmony, peace
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Examples of dissonance in a Sentence
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The essay is about the dissonance between good art and bad men in the wake of the #MeToo revelations. — Peter Biskind, Los Angeles Times, "Review: Author Emily Nussbaum sees the big picture on the small screen," 29 Aug. 2019 The old-timey silhouette of the Batsheva dress is at odds with these chaotic-fabrics, creating a delightful dissonance that feels uncanny. — Tatum Dooley, Teen Vogue, "Little Women Dressing Is Already 2019's Biggest Trend," 14 Aug. 2019 Some employers have already changed their policies on pre-employment drug screening, and not just to address the dissonance in punishing someone for using a legal substance. — Dan Hyman, New York Times, "When the Law Says Using Marijuana Is O.K., but the Boss Disagrees," 19 July 2019 And here's another example of the dissonance between a potential lunar landing and congressional priorities. — Eric Berger, Ars Technica, "Here’s a reality check on NASA’s Artemis Moon landing program," 3 July 2019 This piece features nimbly flowing moments in which the microphones elicit delicate passagework, as well as drones dominated by clashing dissonances or hypnotic, sustained chords. — New York Times, "He Turned the Met Museum’s Collection Into an Orchestra," 16 July 2019 The growling low notes, pungent dissonances and swampy textures of Davis’ score all but conjure the stench that must have risen from these polluted waters. — Howard Reich, chicagotribune.com, "Orbert Davis’ epic ‘The Chicago River’ returns on DVD and CD," 15 July 2019 Jivani is a good writer, dissecting the dissonances of his youth and combining thoughtful inquiry with firsthand experience. — Washington Post, "Facing discrimination, tempted by violence," 12 July 2019 Kanye West became smitten with her off-kilter stacks of vocal harmonies, flirtations with dissonance and wild swings in tone. — August Brown, latimes.com, "Kendrick Lamar’s work has long alluded to other Pulitzer Prize winners," 17 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'dissonance.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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