Examples of “paradox” in a Sentence

noun A statement or situation that seems to contradict itself yet may still be true.

• The statement "this sentence is false" is a classic paradox.
• It's a paradox that the more choices we have, the harder it can be to decide.
• It is a paradox that you can feel lonely in a crowded room.

noun A person or thing that combines seemingly contradictory qualities.

• He was a paradox: fiercely private yet a famous public performer.
• The old professor was a paradox, being both extremely strict and wonderfully kind.
• Our town is a paradox: very quiet at night yet full of life by day.