as in different
being not of the same kind
a place where people with dissimilar backgrounds can interact
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Recent Examples of dissimilar
Nashville, while concrete, isn’t too dissimilar to what creates speed there.
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Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Tonally, all three films couldn’t be more dissimilar, and so Rudd was largely unconcerned with any parallels, except for one particular item.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
The riots in Los Angeles are completely dissimilar, as one of America’s major cities witnesses federal agents hauling away people whose purported crime was living among the rest of us without proper citizenship documentation.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 June 2025
Austins may seem like a sudden breakout act but his story isn’t too dissimilar from other megastars on the rise the last couple years: The 29-year-old has been hustling since his teens, eventually getting signed to a major label during the pandemic.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 11 June 2025
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Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Tonally, all three films couldn’t be more dissimilar, and so Rudd was largely unconcerned with any parallels, except for one particular item.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
The riots in Los Angeles are completely dissimilar, as one of America’s major cities witnesses federal agents hauling away people whose purported crime was living among the rest of us without proper citizenship documentation.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 June 2025
Austins may seem like a sudden breakout act but his story isn’t too dissimilar from other megastars on the rise the last couple years: The 29-year-old has been hustling since his teens, eventually getting signed to a major label during the pandemic.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissimilar
Adjective
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And in a different carousel of photos, which Justin shared on Friday, the singer once again cozied up to his wife, wrapping his arms around her in what appeared to be candid shots.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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The Enquirer tried to contact ICE spokespeople via two different emails, separately contacted the Detroit field office, and requested any reports related to the alleged prank.—
Victoria Moorwood,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
Adjective
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But with over 200 wineries, the Old North State is steadily transforming into one of the country’s most exciting and diverse wine states.—
Claire Volkman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 July 2025
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After losing her teaching job during the COVID-19 pandemic, Lê leaned fully into her content, collaborating with publishers, monetizing lesson plans through platforms like Teachers Pay Teachers, and building a business focused on diverse and inclusive book collections.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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The country has a low cost of living, a low crime rate and distinctive cuisine.—
William P. Barrett,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Meeting space, which is also popular for weddings, is another distinctive amenity.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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Literature has a distinct ability to illuminate truth’s multiplicities; writers like Ullmann remind readers that fact and fiction are fragile categories, and that collapsing them can yield enthralling results.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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Today, over 3 in 5 cannabis consumers are aware of terpenes: organic compounds present in plants, fungi and cannabis, and are responsible for distinct scents, flavors and therapeutic effects.—
Peter Su,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
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“Dissimilar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissimilar. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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