polarized
Americanadjective
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of or relating to a medium that exhibits polarization.
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(of an electric plug or outlet) designed so that the plug and outlet fit together in only one way.
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The interview quickly racked up over 1.1 million views in less than 24 hours and was accompanied by a flood of YouTube comments praising Owens for humanizing addiction and bringing hope to a polarized nation.
From Salon • May 23, 2026
But the fast-food market has become increasingly polarized.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
But they polarized fans, and some were beset by creative problems behind the scenes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026
By studying polarized light at different wavelengths, the researchers were able to determine the grains' size and composition.
From Science Daily • Jan. 12, 2026
With the press of a tiny button on its side, the glasses could also switch back and forth like polarized lenses between the virtual world and the real world.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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