as in different
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as in differing
to be unlike; to not be the same
her depressed mood today contrasts sharply with her good spirits yesterday
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Adjective
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Depending on the species, fluorescence showed up in different body parts, such as the birds’ bellies, chests, heads and necks.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025 -
Their father, Yarden, 34, who had been kidnapped separately and held in a different part of Gaza, was released on Feb. 1, through a new ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.—
Chris Kenning,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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The group recognizes, however, that people have differing underlying risks for cancer and therefore supports the current recommendation that most men limit themselves to no more than two drinks a day and most women consume no more than one.—
Alice Park,
TIME,
4 Jan. 2025
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Broadly, this is a system of price controls in which an average or minimum price across a group of countries with similar gross domestic output per capita can serve as an anchor towards which differing prices may converge over time.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The fascinating pairing of these two very disparate practices is exactly the kind of thing that makes Commonwealth and Council one of the city’s most important galleries.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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Rankin’s mastery of tone throughout prevents any of these disparate elements from sticking out.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The festival features a variety of activities, including ice climbing, snowshoeing and sleigh rides, with Banff National Park as an incomparable backdrop.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Starring the incomparable Florence Pugh, The Wonder is a great option for those who love a mystery.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Contrasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrasting. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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