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
Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2024
The kitty cut is also categorised by a chunkier curtain fringe, not too dissimilar to the butterfly haircut (which gives the illusion of shorter hair without losing much length).
—Maisie Bovingdon, refinery29.com, 16 Jan. 2024
Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 20 Apr. 2012
However, due to their structural dissimilarity, their interactions with these receptors differ slightly.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 10 July 2023
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If the candy surroundings evoke the famous fantasyland, Google Ventures, and its only LP Alphabet, occupy a role within the startup scene that’s not so dissimilar from Willy Wonka’s factory.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2024
The kitty cut is also categorised by a chunkier curtain fringe, not too dissimilar to the butterfly haircut (which gives the illusion of shorter hair without losing much length).
—Maisie Bovingdon, refinery29.com, 16 Jan. 2024
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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
However, due to their structural dissimilarity, their interactions with these receptors differ slightly.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 10 July 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissimilar
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Our values and interests are often very different from the modal Black American.Sean Illing, Vox, 9 Nov. 2024
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Both Plaza and Stella play Elliott at different ages but are able to meet when young Elliott (Stella) is on a shroom trip.Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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The difference between CVs and résumés The most obvious difference between CVs and résumés is length.Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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The difference is largely due to changes in derivative liabilities, gain on sale of mine property, and gain on extinguishment of debt.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The cultural differences between the U.S. and South Korea, such as how diverse versus monoracial the societies are, respectively, could also impact what a 4B movement would look like among Americans.Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Harris campaign:Path to presidency comes down to winning Michigan, 'blue wall' states Michigan's 13th Congressional District is a socioeconomically diverse area where Black residents account for the largest voting bloc.Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Love them or hate them, Apple’s peripherals have a distinctive visual appeal, and that’s especially true of the Magic Trackpad.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Along with their distinctive, large black eye patches, giant pandas have short limbs and round bodies.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting related to fees and allowances paid to distributors for distinct services.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Saudi cuisine has a wide range of styles, flavors, customs, and cultural nuances, as each of the nation's 13 distinct regions (known as emirates) has its own flora, fauna, and landscape — and, in turn, unique produce and cuisine.Paul Feinstein, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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The company remains committed to sustainability and social impact, with initiatives aimed at reducing emissions and promoting diversity and inclusion within its workforce.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Festivals are spaces that celebrate art, cultural diversity, and community, bringing people together.Variety, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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In contrast, restaurant fish followed a clearer, more exploitative trend.Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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In contrast, external hires must build these relationships from scratch, which can delay early decision-making.Gina Riley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The distinction is important because a felony arrest typically entails more rigid follow-up in court and a higher likelihood of jail detention, while a misdemeanor often ends with a citation and release on the spot.Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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In her time as a public servant, Rep. Lee became the first Black woman elected to the State Senate from Northern California, holding the distinction of the highest-ranking Black woman in Democratic leadership.Shamira Ibrahim, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Dissimilar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissimilar. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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