different beast

noun

: an entirely different thing
Reading modern English is one thing, but understanding Shakespeare is an entirely different beast.

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And joint practices are a different beast than preseason games — a time when on-the-bubble players fighting for roster spots can shine or sink. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026 Playing in live games, in which the stakes are higher and the risk of injury looms greater, is a different beast. Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026 Marvel’s Wolverine is a very different beast from Insomniac’s Spider-Man games — literally and creatively. Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026 But Broadway is a different beast, and the real question is whether horror audiences are willing to go beyond their local multiplex in search of frights. William Earl, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for different beast

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“Different beast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/different%20beast. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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