1
as in diverse
being not of the same kind
how are plantains different from bananas?
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2
as in separate
not the same or shared
my brother and I sleep in different rooms when we travel
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Recent Examples of different
There are a ton of different ways companies can use AI to directly or indirectly cause us harm.
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Joe Hudicka, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
However, the dynamics of Housewives required a different kind of adjustment.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 20 Feb. 2025
After studying with the esteemed acting coach Lee Strasburg, however, and experiencing a political awakening during the Vietnam War, Fonda began pursuing different kinds of projects.
—Keaton Bell, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
This is drastically different from other sports leagues, such as Major League Baseball, where sponsorship contributes a smaller portion of total revenue.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025
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Joe Hudicka, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
However, the dynamics of Housewives required a different kind of adjustment.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 20 Feb. 2025
After studying with the esteemed acting coach Lee Strasburg, however, and experiencing a political awakening during the Vietnam War, Fonda began pursuing different kinds of projects.
—Keaton Bell, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
This is drastically different from other sports leagues, such as Major League Baseball, where sponsorship contributes a smaller portion of total revenue.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for different
Adjective
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Living in New Bedford, Mass., a Coastal City Undergoing Transformation The Whaling City, home to a diverse food scene, will soon have a new rail connection to Boston.—
Josh Ocampo,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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In the past few years, Landman has curated a diverse roster, including Laufey, the Chainsmokers, John Ryan, Kenya Grace, and Amy Allen — who recently won songwriter of the year at the 2025 Grammys.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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That temporary restraining order came one day after a federal judge in Baltimore temporarily blocked the executive order in response to a separate lawsuit filed on behalf of families with transgender or nonbinary children.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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When this proved inadequate, the Constitution made the presidency separate from the Congress and gave the office significant independent powers and vigor.—
The Editors,
National Review,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Morello mixed in brief passages of his own distinctive sound, but the overall effect remained tied to an older tradition.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
11 Feb. 2025
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For one thing, Ross created conditions for distinctive voices to be heard.—
Christopher B. Daly,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The judge advocates general have overall responsibility for a wide array of legal matters within their respective service; topics range from the military’s court-martial system to determinations about permissible use of force by troops, whether deployed domestically or overseas.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Articles will be edited and may be published in TIME for Kids magazine and/or TIME Magazine, and/or their respective online, digital and social media platforms.—
TIME for Kids,
TIME,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This is classic mosaic evolution, where different parts of the anatomy evolve at distinct rates.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Resisting the label of fusion, Twitty describes the dish as an homage to flavors that highlights the intersections between distinct culinary traditions.—
Danielle Dorsey,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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France exists not because of an eternal right of the French to that land but because, at various points in history, different groups—the Franks, the Romans, the Gauls—fought and prevailed.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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The annual event brings thousands of dogs to compete in various competitions which include agility, obedience and dock diving, as well as the famous dog show.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Eley and other local residents slipped past the police officers trying to quell tensions and grabbed a flag from the fleeing demonstrators, stomping on it and ultimately setting it aflame.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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She was identified as a person of interest in other murders as well, including the murder of Curtis Lind, a landlord in Vallejo, California, who was stabbed to death three days before the Vermont shooting.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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Ghostly encounters are peppered through the promo, to varied levels of fear.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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However, 2024 was a tough year for the team, with numerous driver changes that led to varied results.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Different.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/different. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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