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
Sodium is another notable nutrient dissimilarity between the two drinks.
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Sarah Garone, Health, 14 Feb. 2024
Another dissimilarity between the historical Cold War and today’s competition is the global context.
—Wang Jisi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Nov. 2023
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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Sarah Garone, Health, 14 Feb. 2024
Another dissimilarity between the historical Cold War and today’s competition is the global context.
—Wang Jisi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Nov. 2023
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 trust fund used to make up the difference between what workers are paying in and what Social Security pays out in benefits is projected to run out of money in nine years.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Tree Napper is just like the Cotton Napper, with one distinct difference: Instead of cotton fabric, the Tree Napper is made with Tencel lyocell, a silky soft material made of eucalyptus fibers that’s both sleep- and environment-friendly.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Since then, she’s used her foundation and myriad books to help promote diversity and inclusion across the ballet world.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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The number and diversity of immigrants have served to fuel economic growth and contribute to some of the uniqueness that makes America a great and special nation.—
Boston Herald,
Boston Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But by contrast, on a comparable 5-year gains basis on Tuesday, Shell’s (LON: SHEL) share price came in 133% higher, Chevron’s (NYSE: CVX) 75%, and ExxonMobil’s (LON: XOM) 146%.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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In Democratic-leaning states, by contrast, ICE is frequently arresting immigrants from worksites, streets and mass roundups that have sparked protests and intense backlash in cities such as Los Angeles.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
5 Aug. 2025
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Food makers argue that this distinction demonstrates that titanium dioxide is not like other dyes.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
8 Aug. 2025
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This is really the distinction between Maslow’s self-actualization and self-transcendence.—
Arianna Huffington,
Time,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Dissimilarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissimilarity. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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