1
as in diversity
the quality or state of being different
there's a great difference between claiming to care about the environment and living like you really do
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2
as in dispute
variance of opinion on a matter
we must try to settle our differences without fighting
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3
as in change
the act, process, or result of making different
it won't make any difference which one you choose
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as in to differentiate
to understand or point out the difference in
people who cannot difference God's will from their own selfish desires and prejudices
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Recent Examples of difference
Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
But making thoughtful, small adjustments can make a difference.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Interface differences aside, the Approach J1 appears to be fundamentally quite similar to the Approach S44, which was released a year earlier in January 2025.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
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Noun
In practical terms, neither difference is statistically strong enough, in this sample, to conclude that engine manufacturer alone meaningfully explains who succeeds on race day.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
But making thoughtful, small adjustments can make a difference.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
Verb
While every call is different, there are many things that remains the same, including the camaraderie and community and difference their work is making.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Interface differences aside, the Approach J1 appears to be fundamentally quite similar to the Approach S44, which was released a year earlier in January 2025.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for difference
Noun
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Other vendors prepare street food that reflects the diversity of the San Fernando Valley, and live entertainment from local bands ties it all together, making the Encino Farmers Market a joyous ritual.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
26 May 2026
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Additional scholarship on inclusive theatre and diversity practices, along with practical conversations about neurodiversity and accessibility in theater spaces, suggests that creating a sense of belonging requires intention, representation, and physical access.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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In 2023, Archer settled intellectual property disputes with Boeing and its air taxi unit Wisk, and signed an agreement to collaborate on autonomous tech, and invested in the air taxi maker.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Carney acknowledged that while the US and Canada have had disputes, the countries have always worked through them, and that a more independent Canada makes the country a better ally.—
Reuters May 28,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The implosion occurred during a shift change, and the six workers whose bodies were found were in an area of the site where workers would go before their shift, Matt Amos, Longview fire battalion chief, said, per The Guardian.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Potential side effects of GLP-1s include nausea, vomiting, changes in vision, low blood sugar, and, in rare cases, thyroid cancer.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Companies rely on merchandise to help build brand recognition, establish a position in the market and serve as a way to differentiate themselves.—
Jay Deutsch,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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In real life, Bright is differentiating herself with slightly longer hair.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
Noun
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In this role, Ken will lead CNBC Digital and help elevate the ambition, distinctiveness and impact of our journalism across platforms.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
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Success, for us is distinctiveness — being recognized by our design language alone and known as a brand with a clear point of view, forming the right partnerships, and on a more human level, coming back with new ideas and the momentum to keep designing.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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The controversy is unfolding in the run-up to France’s 2027 presidential election, in which the far-right Rassemblement National is expected to be a frontrunner — a backdrop that has sharpened anxieties across the cultural sector about concentrated media power.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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First, they are often judged only through narrow lenses like once a year test scores or political controversy, while the public overlooks the broader work schools do to help students feel safe, connected, healthy, and ready for life after graduation.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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The alteration would significantly decrease the ridership benefits with the existing plan.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
25 May 2026
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The other major alteration David made to the original treatment — a project spurred by his stepmother, Louise, who passed away in 2023 — was to incorporate his father into the story on screen.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Confidence without humility can become a failure to question AI outputs or distinguish fluency from accuracy.—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Goals scored is the next distinguishing factor in the event of a tie, with Liverpool having a five-goal advantage over Bournemouth by this metric.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
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“Difference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/difference. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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