1
as in discord
a lack of agreement or harmony
political dissidence had plagued the country for years
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as in dissent
departure from a generally accepted theory, opinion, or practice
after abstract art became established, its proponents became just as intolerant of dissidence as earlier schools of art had been
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Recent Examples of dissidence
In 2013, Ned Kelly Emeralds, who legally changed his name as an act of dissidence, arrived on Australian shores on a boat after fleeing his native Iran.
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Natasha Frost, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2023
Also to potentially end poverty, disrupt the prison-industrial complex, mitigate environmental injustice, and supercharge political dissidence.
—WIRED, 16 Nov. 2023
There was no burial site or mourning, only the inchoate fear that this sort of retribution could be doled out to anyone exhibiting the slightest sign of dissidence.
—Ariel Dorfman, The New York Review of Books, 31 Aug. 2023
Riley takes labor relations, and street-level dissidence, very seriously.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2023
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Natasha Frost, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2023
Also to potentially end poverty, disrupt the prison-industrial complex, mitigate environmental injustice, and supercharge political dissidence.
—WIRED, 16 Nov. 2023
There was no burial site or mourning, only the inchoate fear that this sort of retribution could be doled out to anyone exhibiting the slightest sign of dissidence.
—Ariel Dorfman, The New York Review of Books, 31 Aug. 2023
Riley takes labor relations, and street-level dissidence, very seriously.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissidence
Noun
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There's no discord between he and I, which is great.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Today, that might show up as withdrawing at the slightest hint of discord.—
Carolyn L. Todd,
SELF,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Court largely voted along party lines, although Republican Justice Amy Coney Barrett crossed over to dissent with the three Democratic justices.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
8 Apr. 2025
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With Democrats in the minority in both chambers of Congress and the Trump administration staffed by loyalists aiming to root out public and private dissent, the courts are liberals’ main venue for meaningful opposition to the president.—
Reid J. Epstein,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Weiner’s take on the band novel was partially influenced by real-life musicians, the author says: The strife between members of Fleetwood Mac, which fueled their iconic songs.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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All of the women in this show have seen so much strife, but this baby was born in hell.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The club said a meeting would be held with fans but even that caused friction, with more letters and messages being published to ensure that was held.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Even with the friction that had festered more than ever this season, this was an extraordinary stance to take.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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The pope's Easter message included a call for an end to conflicts in the Middle East, Europe and Africa.—
Phoebe Natanson,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2025
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There are volunteer opportunities, a teen club, and during the current conflict, the Hesed has become a hub for delivering tons of humanitarian aid, trauma care, and kinship.—
Maria Zimina,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Royals celebrate Easter: King Charles and Queen Camilla step out with family On April 17, the king used his annual Easter message to reflect on war, human suffering and the heroism of those who risk their lives to help others.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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At the auction last week, the Coper pot was the subject of a 10-minute bidding war between individuals in London, Denmark and New York, per Artnet’s Jo Lawson-Tancred.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Sachs plays on the discordance between his naturalistic approach and the theatricality of the project with meta elements like a quick glimpse of the crew or posed shots of the actors occasionally punctuating the conversation, accompanied by blasts of Mozart’s Requiem in D Minor.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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Though ApoB may be the more accurate test—particularly for people with metabolic issues or others who may have discordance—there are some issues with the test in practice.—
Anuradha Varanasi,
Health,
12 Feb. 2025
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The schism is reaching a boiling point weeks before Oakland voters select a new permanent mayor — the only person who can hire or fire a city administrator.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Of course, there is now a clear schism among the major firms Perkins Coie, Jenner & Block and WilmerHale are fighting.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Dissidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissidence. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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