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A combination for epigrammatic effect of contradictory or incongruous words (as cruel kindness, laborious idleness). (plural)

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  • The celebration of oxymora is central to the politico-linguistic discipline commonly known as “political correctness”.
  • If the concept of animated photographs doesn’t satisfy your daily need for oxymora, well… what about ...
  • If the concept of animated photographs doesn’t satisfy your daily need for oxymora, well… what about creation science?
  • The plural for oxymoron is oxymora.
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