dissimilar
adjective
dis·sim·i·lar
(ˌ)di(s)-ˈsi-mə-lər 
-ˈsim-lər
: not the same or similar : different or unalike
people with dissimilar backgrounds
dissimilar materials
The responsibilities of the resident were not dissimilar to those of the intern …—
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Examples of dissimilar in a Sentence
The two movies are very dissimilar.
The writers have dissimilar backgrounds.
The question is not dissimilar to one asked earlier.
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Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 July 2024
At a glance, Leo seems wildly dissimilar to their sibling sign Aquarius, who has a reputation for oddity.
—Jennifer Culp, Them, 15 July 2024
As members in the 13 locals that work under the Basic Agreement range from cinematographer and editors to art directors and set medics, AI is expected to impact different locals is dissimilar ways and at varying points in time.
—Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 14 July 2024
Changes in defensive alignments, pitching and batting styles have led to a league that looks dissimilar from the time Leyland started managing.
—Kaushik Sampath, Miami Herald, 10 July 2024
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“Dissimilar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissimilar. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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dissimilar
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dis·sim·i·lar
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