as in different
being not of the same kind
a place where people with dissimilar backgrounds can interact
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Recent Examples of dissimilar
With SpaceX having launched 13 successful crewed missions since 2020—nine for NASA and four for private customers—the space agency may well decide that dissimilar redundancy is just not achievable, at least not with Starliner as one of the two ships.
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Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 9 Sep. 2024
With his direct play and maturity, Wanner is, in fact, not too dissimilar to Wirtz.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Its future may not be too dissimilar from the Honda Fit.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2024
Gaming is not that dissimilar to society, and all industries, really.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
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Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 9 Sep. 2024
With his direct play and maturity, Wanner is, in fact, not too dissimilar to Wirtz.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Its future may not be too dissimilar from the Honda Fit.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2024
Gaming is not that dissimilar to society, and all industries, really.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissimilar
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The need for innovative and comprehensive solutions that alleviate the stress around planning, packing, labeling, traveling, and settling is evident, especially with the average American moving 11.7 times in a lifetime – every instance posing different challenges.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The 2025 class will pursue their studies at 13 different institutions across the UK, ranging from Oxford, Cambridge and Edinburgh, to the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Six diverse political and ethnic groups now claim territory.Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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From the tranquil beaches of the Maldives to the vibrant cultural landscape of Bhutan, these destinations offer a diverse range of experiences that go beyond a typical vacation.Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Use handwritten envelopes or add festive elements, like wax seals or sparkling liners, for a refined and distinctive look.Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Police released several images of the shooter in which he can be seen wearing a dark-colored jacket with a hood over his head, a black facemask, black-and-white sneakers and a distinctive gray backpack.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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For this story to land, Silo 17 needed to feel distinct from Juliette’s home while belonging to the same basic world.Mark Blankenship, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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Like Macao, Hong Kong is considered a special administrative region of China, partly distinct from the mainland.Simone McCarthy, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Dissimilar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissimilar. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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