as in distinctness
the quality or state of being different
there's a real dissimilitude between literature and film, and a critic shouldn't evaluate one in terms of the other
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Recent Examples of dissimilitude
The original Barbie seemed to share Bild Lilli’s makeup and her alien proportions, which Handler was supposedly attracted to exactly for their dissimilitude to real human features, per the Hulu documentary Tiny Shoulders.
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Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 2 May 2019
This dissimilitude in revenues and protections sometimes sets up an antagonistic situation between the recording side (artists, labels, producers, musicians, singers) and the publishing side (publishers and songwriters).
—Richard James Burgess, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2018
Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 2 May 2019
This dissimilitude in revenues and protections sometimes sets up an antagonistic situation between the recording side (artists, labels, producers, musicians, singers) and the publishing side (publishers and songwriters).
—Richard James Burgess, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissimilitude
Noun
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What’s the difference between porcelain, ceramic, and stoneware dinnerware?—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2025
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These differences can affect behavior, interactions, and learning.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The diversity of backgrounds and industries represented in these programs fosters not just friendships but also business partnerships and investment opportunities.—
Shai Zamanian,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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While trends in music being supported in Japan and elsewhere differ, they’re based on the diversity and uniqueness of Japanese music.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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By contrast, 83% of Democrats see international alliances as a valuable strength.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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By contrast, Republicans and Republican-leaning adults saw a drop in concern, declining from 50 percent last year to 39 percent in 2025, an 11-point decrease.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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After a rapid redesign – and with the city's enthusiastic blessing – it was built as the nation's first fire resilient community, a distinction touted by KB Home Coastal and confirmed by insurance groups.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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However, there is a distinction between challenging a founder to think critically and tearing them down.—
David Nour,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Dissimilitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissimilitude. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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