different animal
noun
: something different
The sport has changed. It's a very/completely different animal today.
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But this is a different animal, with implications for the traditionalism that has long been part of baseball’s lasting appeal.
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Andy McCullough, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
The playoffs are a different animal for a first-time QB, especially against a defense this tough.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Relatively mild weather expected is a break for Jags, but Denver has won 12 straight home games and is a different animal at Mile High.
—Greg Cote
december 18, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
But the second half was a totally different animal for Mike Vrabel’s Patriots squad, as Allen showcased his MVP style of play right from the start.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Dec. 2025
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Andy McCullough, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
The playoffs are a different animal for a first-time QB, especially against a defense this tough.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Relatively mild weather expected is a break for Jags, but Denver has won 12 straight home games and is a different animal at Mile High.
—Greg Cote
december 18, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
But the second half was a totally different animal for Mike Vrabel’s Patriots squad, as Allen showcased his MVP style of play right from the start.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Dec. 2025
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“Different animal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/different%20animal. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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