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 25 Sep. 2026.

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