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
Thomas Brewster, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The song was written by Tom Gray of the Brains, who released a not entirely dissimilar rendition five years earlier.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 15 Nov. 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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This would not be dissimilar to police intelligence centers, commonly referred to as Real-Time Crime Centers.
—Thomas Brewster, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The song was written by Tom Gray of the Brains, who released a not entirely dissimilar rendition five years earlier.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 15 Nov. 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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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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Everett’s book is about the surprising ways that languages differ and about the significance these differences may have.Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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As a demographer who has looked at population data for decades, Johnson said this year’s difference between the Census Bureau and California Department of Finance estimates was remarkable.Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Religious history Fascinating finds related to religious history tell a story of diverse belief systems from the polytheism of the ancient Greeks and Romans to Buddhism and Christianity.Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
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With diverse media operations and investments in industry-shaping technology, Triller’s new entry into NASDAQ marks a significant development in the growing digital entertainment market.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
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And in the case of the Explorer this is compounded because its a good EV, is quiet on the road, and has a good range and a distinctive, winning exterior.Jeremy White, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
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Clovis is a site in New Mexico, where archaeologists in the 1920s and 1930s found distinctive projectile points and other artifacts dated to between 11,000 and 13,000 years ago.CBS News, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Earl Grey Martini Quickly infusing vodka with earl grey tea bags creates a distinct floral foundation for this fun (and caffeinated) take on a martini.Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 19 Dec. 2024
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This leads to a more distinct and deliberate use of the landscape.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024
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Francesco became the first person to map the diversity of various plots and soil types in Romagna.Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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In the interview, Bannon noted that there are a diversity of views within Trump's movement and predicted an internal struggle.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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By contrast, credit cards account for 49% of banner Liverpool sales and 33% of Suburbia’s.Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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By contrast, the sneaker trends that have defined the latter half of this year–and those forecast for next–suggest many people are striving for anti-mainstream designs.Alice Cary, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
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For tech leaders, strategic partnerships with sports events and organizations present a moment of distinction to not only deepen their connections with audiences but also showcase their products at work.Josh Bruni, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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How people answered that question tended to reflect a lot about their larger beliefs – about the benefits of democracy, the importance of family, the distinctions between the U.S and Cuba, and immigration writ large.Code Switch, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Dissimilar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissimilar. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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