polarizing

[poh-luh-rahy-zing] / ˈpoʊ ləˌraɪ zɪŋ /

VERB

divide

Synonyms

STRONGEST

part separate

STRONG

demarcate isolate partition sever

WEAK

abscind sequester split

Antonyms

STRONGEST

combine connect join repair

STRONG

merge mix unite

Example Sentences

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During his opening statement, Molo gently reminded the jury that though Musk is a polarizing public figure, he still deserves a fair trial.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

That’s been part of the thesis for cybersecurity bulls during what’s been a polarizing stretch for the sector.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

I don’t like to call them polarizing, because they shouldn’t be.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Best known as one-half of reality TV’s most polarizing couple on “The Hills,” Pratt built a reputation as a needling instigator, often leaning into the role of villain with annoying enthusiasm.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

They wore shiny, textured gray-blue suits and wide ties and sported long sideburns and slightly too large brown- tinted polarizing glasses.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee