as in different
being not of the same kind
a place where people with dissimilar backgrounds can interact
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as in difference
the quality or state of being different
the effectiveness of a metaphor largely depends upon the superficial dissimilarity of the two things being compared
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Recent Examples of dissimilar
Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
While the batter for cheesecake is pretty straightforward to make, and not too dissimilar from other cakes, how it's baked is a little particular.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025
Wang Jisi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Nov. 2023
The underlying grayscale dissimilarity matrices represent the Euclidean distances between each pair of models, used as inputs to k-means clustering.
—Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 20 Apr. 2012
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Adjective
In reality, however, the two experiences couldn’t be more dissimilar.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
While the batter for cheesecake is pretty straightforward to make, and not too dissimilar from other cakes, how it's baked is a little particular.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025
Noun
Another dissimilarity between the historical Cold War and today’s competition is the global context.
—Wang Jisi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Nov. 2023
The underlying grayscale dissimilarity matrices represent the Euclidean distances between each pair of models, used as inputs to k-means clustering.
—Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 20 Apr. 2012
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissimilar
Adjective
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New York is estimated to have over 100 different types of trees, with the most common kinds being birch, maple and beech trees.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The mother, who was allegedly estranged from the husband and living in a different town, had arrived to help.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The biggest difference between working with Blaine and other clients?—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Mar. 2025
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While not an enormous difference, those extra minutes sometimes count in the morning rush.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The risk is that this policy could stifle innovation and creativity, which thrive in diverse environments.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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These airlines operate a diverse fleet of aircraft with hundreds of connecting flights.—
Guglielmo Lulli,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That distinctive flavor transfers to the rum, as well — Single Estate is clearly a member of the extended Mount Gay family, but its richness, depth and complexity still stand out from the rest of the line.—
Tony Sachs,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The distinctive flavor of oregano grows more pronounced the hotter and drier its growing conditions and is typically best just prior to flowering.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Despite sounding the same, the sewing and cooking meanings may have distinct origins but evolved similarly in English.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Being a woman in the clothing industry in the late 1980s allotted Walker a distinct space in the global fashion conversation.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This trend is part of a broader shift in the wine industry, where consumers are seeking diversity in their wine experiences and moving beyond familiar options like pinot grigio.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Of course, children should become acquainted with the wide variety of beliefs and lifestyles among Americans in order to appreciate the value of diversity in our society.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Frick, by contrast, seems totally unaffected by the upheaval of the past five years, with neither of those things to boast.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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By contrast, Dreams Inc. largely sells its toys online or through distributors like Kiddy Land, Kinokuniya, and Urban Outfitters.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But there is an important distinction to make between a goalkeeper kicking long and passing long; Maresca’s primary issue is with the former and his desire to avoid simply gifting possession back to the opposition.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
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He’s earned five APSE Top 10 distinctions, most recently in the Long Features category in 2024.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Dissimilar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissimilar. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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