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2
a
: formal division in or separation from a church or religious body
b
: the offense of promoting schism
Examples of schism in a Sentence
a schism between leading members of the party
The church was divided by schism.
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Even so, some observers see the schism as an opportunity to relitigate the relitigation.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Unlike his isolated vote in 2006, the schism runs much deeper now.
—Frederic J. Frommer, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2025
In her autobiography, Mabel Dodge laid the blame for her schism with Stein firmly on one person.
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But aggregate consumer spending masks schisms below the surface.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Unlike his isolated vote in 2006, the schism runs much deeper now.
—Frederic J. Frommer, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2025
In her autobiography, Mabel Dodge laid the blame for her schism with Stein firmly on one person.
—Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
But aggregate consumer spending masks schisms below the surface.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for schism
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“Schism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/schism. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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1
b
: lack of harmony : discord
2
a
: division in or separation from a church or religious body
b
: the offense of promoting schism
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