as in different
being not of the same kind
you're trying to compare very unlike things—like those proverbial apples and oranges
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Recent Examples of unlike
Thats’ unlike, say, distributors of Killers Of The Flower Moon that cracked down as some theaters spontaneously added intermissions given the length of the film (similar to The Brutalist).
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2025
But, as Glucksmann pointed out, nothing could be more normal: fishing for votes for particular projects and forming improbable coalitions among unlike kinds are how parliamentary politics work in Spain, Germany, and the European Parliament itself.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 9 July 2024
Being effective may well require a prospective tutor to get a refresher on how to add fractions with unlike denominators or multiply decimals, but a bachelor’s degree, while nice, shouldn’t be a prerequisite.
—Michael Thomas Duffy, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2024
Not consistently making vaccine counseling reimbursable, unlike, say, nutritional counseling, disincentivizes health care providers to spend the time needed.
—Saad B. Omer, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2025
But, as Glucksmann pointed out, nothing could be more normal: fishing for votes for particular projects and forming improbable coalitions among unlike kinds are how parliamentary politics work in Spain, Germany, and the European Parliament itself.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 9 July 2024
Being effective may well require a prospective tutor to get a refresher on how to add fractions with unlike denominators or multiply decimals, but a bachelor’s degree, while nice, shouldn’t be a prerequisite.
—Michael Thomas Duffy, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2024
Not consistently making vaccine counseling reimbursable, unlike, say, nutritional counseling, disincentivizes health care providers to spend the time needed.
—Saad B. Omer, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlike
Adjective
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Pope Francis preached the same gospel in different language.—
John Hope Bryant,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Subtitles are easy to add to film, but, for the most part, they were used only when actors and audiences spoke different languages.—
David Owen,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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The school district is one of the nation’s largest and most ethnically and religiously diverse.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Some of the biggest opportunities for Fort Worth include growth in population, growing the technology industry, expanding tourism, becoming more inclusive and diverse, protecting the environment, and creating job opportunities.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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From its facial expressions to its distinctive chirp, the creature is wreathed in a kind of nostalgia that Eighties kids will remember from those early days trolling the VHS rack at their local Blockbuster.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2025
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The Allure of Free Market Multifamily The recent transactions demonstrate strong investor demand, which is closely linked to the distinctive attributes of New York City's free market multifamily sector.—
Shimon Shkury,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Leaders must align their efforts but never relinquish their distinct accountabilities.—
Shivali Kukreja,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Epic Universe, the $7 billion attraction from Comcast Corp.’s Universal Destinations & Experiences division, offers five distinct lands and opens to the public on May 22.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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Let your words be intentional and your thoughts be clear—especially when involving other people into your mental maze.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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Sign up for the Goings On newsletter to receive their selections, and other cultural recommendations, in your inbox.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Unlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlike. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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