different animal
noun
: something different
The sport has changed. It's a very/completely different animal today.
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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.
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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.
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The most recent versions featured two different animal prints – snakeskin and leopard print.
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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
Other vendors provide different animal attractions such as farm tours, ag display, camels and birds.
—Robert Anglen, AZCentral.com, 22 Nov. 2025
The most recent versions featured two different animal prints – snakeskin and leopard print.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 19 Nov. 2025
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“Different animal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/different%20animal. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.
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