different animal
noun
: something different
The sport has changed. It's a very/completely different animal today.
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The Capitals didn’t allow the Canadiens to generate much at five-on-five, but the Hurricanes are a different animal with offense that comes in waves.
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The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 May 2025
But this private Hitler was a completely different animal.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
But the reality of resisting this kind of company, having found one another again, is a whole different animal.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 30 May 2025
This is a different animal up here with the people, the energy, the quality of play.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 25 May 2025
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The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 May 2025
But this private Hitler was a completely different animal.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
But the reality of resisting this kind of company, having found one another again, is a whole different animal.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 30 May 2025
This is a different animal up here with the people, the energy, the quality of play.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 25 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for different animal
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“Different animal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/different%20animal. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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