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
Probably not too dissimilar from watching it, for those who have seen it now.
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2024
Officials also highlighted deportation flights taking place, but immigration experts were quick to point out that the numbers and operations were not too dissimilar to those seen under former President Joe Biden.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
With all of the extra ballot capacity now in play, perhaps fresh looks will be given to Andy Pettitte (27.9% in 2025) and Mark Buehrle (11.5%), whose career numbers are not all that dissimilar to Sabathia’s.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
And secondly, the customer profile of Alamo Drafthouse is not terribly dissimilar to Crunchyroll.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2024
Officials also highlighted deportation flights taking place, but immigration experts were quick to point out that the numbers and operations were not too dissimilar to those seen under former President Joe Biden.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
With all of the extra ballot capacity now in play, perhaps fresh looks will be given to Andy Pettitte (27.9% in 2025) and Mark Buehrle (11.5%), whose career numbers are not all that dissimilar to Sabathia’s.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
And secondly, the customer profile of Alamo Drafthouse is not terribly dissimilar to Crunchyroll.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissimilar
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
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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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Dismantling it would not only tarnish our nation’s reputation but also undermine the moral fabric that binds our diverse communities.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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Explore Volusia outings: Volusia County’s Environmental Management Division sponsors free outdoor adventures to acquaint residents with the county’s diverse natural habitats and land management practices.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The price history reflects the challenges of finding a buyer for such a distinctive property.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Now, scientists may have discovered the potential source of that distinctive coloring, overturning a popular theory in the process.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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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“Dissimilar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissimilar. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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