1
as in diversity
the quality or state of being different
there's a great difference between claiming to care about the environment and living like you really do
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2
as in dispute
variance of opinion on a matter
we must try to settle our differences without fighting
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as in change
the act, process, or result of making different
it won't make any difference which one you choose
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as in to differentiate
to understand or point out the difference in
people who cannot difference God's will from their own selfish desires and prejudices
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Recent Examples of difference
Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
For me, that was the big difference.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
While every call is different, there are many things that remains the same, including the camaraderie and community and difference their work is making.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The debate highlights a broader question facing restaurants of whether protecting workers from cultural differences in tipping expectations requires automatic charges or whether strong service and transparent pricing are enough to encourage customers to tip voluntarily.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
For me, that was the big difference.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
Verb
These bottles make a strong case that differences in blending, barrel treatment, and proof can yield dramatically different aroma and flavor profiles.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
While every call is different, there are many things that remains the same, including the camaraderie and community and difference their work is making.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for difference
Noun
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The directing duo hoped to examine the good intentions Banks and producers had, of turning the fashion industry on its head, empowering women and championing diversity, and the way those intentions evolved as the show moved through cycles.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The annual event brings together thousands to celebrate diversity, visibility, equality and the strength of the LGBTQ+ community in the Queen City.—
Amari Riley
June 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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The dispute has opened a new front in a years-long fight over transparency at the shelter, which has faced multiple investigations into overcrowding, animal deaths and a sharp decline in transfers to rescue groups.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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As bitcoin becomes more involved in private contracts, treasury strategies, cross border settlement and business arrangements, disputes will not always arrive in court as dramatic stories about hacks or scams.—
Susie Violet Ward,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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South Korea made one change, moving in Kim Moon-hwan.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Ecuador had few scoring changes in its loss to Ivory Coast.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Cannabis, thoughtfully integrated, offers a differentiating catalyst — a way to make the experience of a neighborhood bookshop or an independent record store feel qualitatively more immersive, more connective, more worth leaving home for.—
Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Incoming Chief Executive Officer John Ternus has said that the Air helps differentiate the company’s offerings.—
Mark Gurman,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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Cheuk urged directors to lean into their creative distinctiveness.—
Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Other huge fashion conglomerates like LVMH and Kering have grown in such a way that sometimes the individual brands lose their distinctiveness.—
Dave Schilling
Contributing
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Like all things data center, this one comes with controversy.—
David Wade,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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From a national pie shop victory to a fatal military crash and a baseball controversy reaching the White House, Wednesday delivered a wide range of stories for Sacramento readers.—
Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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But with more than a month in between mandatory minicamp and training camp, there could still be some alterations made to the group of 91 players.—
Mike Kaye
June 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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An alteration of the measure in no way alters reality.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The Gemini new moon helps you to distinguish chemistry from compatibility.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Shortly after qualifying, Gilbert spoke with CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede and argued that his experience leading Miami Gardens and serving on the Miami-Dade County Commission distinguishes him from the rest of the field.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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“Difference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/difference. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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