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 dissimilarity
Another dissimilarity between the historical Cold War and today’s competition is the global context.
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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
However, due to their structural dissimilarity, their interactions with these receptors differ slightly.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 10 July 2023
Recognizing the dissimilarities between delta 8 THC and marijuana is crucial when discussing drug testing outcomes.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 June 2023
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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
However, due to their structural dissimilarity, their interactions with these receptors differ slightly.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 10 July 2023
Recognizing the dissimilarities between delta 8 THC and marijuana is crucial when discussing drug testing outcomes.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 June 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissimilarity
Noun
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The difference primarily is in the attitudes of Republicans, Jackson said of societal shifts reflected in the data.—
Adriel Bettelheim,
Axios,
11 Mar. 2025
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The big difference between this M4 and the one in all the other Macs is that the Air still doesn't include an active cooling fan.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Mar. 2025
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Iconic Architecture in Puglia Photo: Getty Images Often referred to as the heel of Italy’s boot, Puglia is a landscape of raw beauty and intense diversity (just look to its rocky coastlines, ancient olive groves, and quiet countrysides for proof).—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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As 2025 began and the Trump Administration began cracking down on diversity measures in the government, Target dialed down its diversity, equity and inclusion goals, sending its reputational score down again.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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In contrast, applications in the Northeast and West have grown slower.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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In contrast to American English, nonce means the one, particular, or present occasion, purpose, or use.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
14 Mar. 2025
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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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That's an important distinction as some other operators currently require a winning wager in order to see a bonus.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Dissimilarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissimilarity. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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