Many paradoxes are paradoxical only because they sound strange.
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Paradoxes
Synonyms for "paradoxes" (6 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
analytical puzzleanomaly
Strong matches (1)
Noun(1 words)
Related words (3)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: analytical puzzle, anomaly, contradiction, data anomaly, oxymora.
- Sentence evidence is available for paradoxes, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "paradoxes".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "paradoxes"
Keep "paradoxes" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "paradoxes" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "paradoxes", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "paradoxes" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
4 entriesMore specific
5 entriesSimpson paradoxbarber paradoxgrandfather paradoxliar paradoxtwo envelopes paradox
Collocations
6 entrieslogic paradoxmoral paradoxparadox of analysisparadox of toleranceparadox of valuescientific paradox
Derivations
2 entriesSample sentences
8 total sentences available.
Needless to say, the Fifth Men had early mastered all those paradoxes of physical science which had so perplexed the First Men. Needless to say, they had a very complete knowledge of the geography of the cosmos and of the atom. But again and again the very foundations of their science were shattered by some new discovery, so that they had patiently to reconstruct the whole upon an entirely new plan. At length, however, with the clear formulation of the principles of psycho-physics, in which the older psychology and the older physics were held, so to speak, in chemical combination, they seemed to have built upon the rock. In this science, the fundamental concepts of psychology were given a physical meaning, and the fundamental concepts of physics were stated in a psychological manner. Further, the most fundamental relations of the physical universe were found to be of the same nature as the fundamental principles of art. But, and herein lay mystery and horror even for the Fifth Men, there was no shred of evidence that this aesthetically admirable cosmos was the work of a conscious artist, nor yet that any mind would ever develop so greatly as to be able to appreciate the Whole in all its detail and unity.
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Our life is full of myths, illusions, and paradoxes.
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Are all paradoxes the exact same?
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Showing 4 of 8 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "paradoxes"?
Closest matches include analytical puzzle, anomaly, contradiction, data anomaly, oxymora.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "paradoxes"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.