ANTONYMIC Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

antonymic

adjective

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Adjective

The move showcases a diverse cast of characters, showing that anyone, both old and young, model or otherwise, can wear Miu Miu.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026
Coleman says university campuses have proven especially receptive to the kiosk and provide access to a diverse group of people.

— Anna Zarra Aldrich, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of diverse

Adjective

Computer simulations helped the researchers compare different fiber arrangements, including checkerboard and zigzag patterns.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
The contracts negotiated with the UC do not mention different salaries for visa holders versus citizens.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of different

Adjective

In fact, the Flyers’ roster isn’t all that dissimilar to the one that reached the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs in May.

— Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Having a conversation with Gold House founder Bing Chen isn’t terribly dissimilar from taking an amphetamine.

— Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of dissimilar

Adjective

Two friends, one diagnosis, disparate outcomes Yannick and Brecken became friends because of their diagnosis.

— Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 7 Oct. 2026
As in the novel, Clarissa weaves two seemingly disparate narratives — one about a wealthy woman, the other about a soldier with PTSD — into one story about fate, existentialism, and time.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of disparate

Adjective

Once sequestered, jurors are not allowed any contact with the outside world and - unlike in many US jurisdictions - their deliberations must remain confidential.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
Kara isn’t the only superhero with a tragic origin story – but unlike, say, that guy who dresses up as a bat and fights crime after the deaths of his mom and dad, Kara hits up a dive bar and plays with her dog to cope.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 25 June 2026

Definition of unlike

Adjective

And yet that bright, sweet aroma is front and center in Creed Aventus, the distinctive eau de parfum widely believed to take inspiration from the French emperor’s indomitable spirit.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
But the show’s appeal went beyond its distinctive look, according to the exec.

— Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of distinctive

Adjective

By combining them in different proportions, the researchers can create 16 distinguishable colours and at least 300 different shades.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
Given medium, proportions, and form, from a distance Shift is barely distinguishable from the land.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of distinguishable

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