DIFFERENCES Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

differences 1 of 2

noun

plural of difference

as in disputes

variance of opinion on a matter we must try to settle our differences without fighting

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as in changes

the act, process, or result of making different it won't make any difference which one you choose

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differences

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of difference

as in differentiates

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 differences

Noun

Between the two cities, the similarities and differences in the origins of those communities make Melbourne’s culinary fabric both innately familiar to Angelenos, and also something wholly distinct to experience. —

Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026 Notably, these differences in cancer mortality between rural and urban counties were originally small and only began to increase when overall national cancer rates began to drop. —

Arthur Cosby, Fortune, 23 June 2026 The challenge emerges when surface similarities overshadow deeper differences. —

Michael Edmondson, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 The older shape is more sleek, and key differences can be seen in the shapes of the toe box, Swoosh and mustache and greater definition for each of the upper’s panels. —

Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 23 June 2026 The aftermath of Lord’s only exacerbated those differences. —

Paul Newman, New York Times, 23 June 2026 Writing for Healthline, Dorian Smith-Garcia explains that body odor is influenced by specific genes and that those genetic differences can factor into how attractive a potential partner seems. —

Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026 At DePaul, the Bridgebuilding Fellowship, launched in 2025, aims to help students foster dialogue and connection across ideologies and differences. —

Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026 Through these gatherings, Charlotte continues to show its commitment to building a community where differences are embraced, individuality is celebrated and inclusion remains at the center of bringing people together. —

Amari Riley june 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026

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Community association disputes over requests for reasonable accommodations for emotional support animals as provided under the federal Fair Housing Act have grown to become fairly common over the last 10 years.

— Shari Wald Garrett, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
For example, the Herbert Hoover library's website emphasizes that some New Deal policies were first proposed by Hoover, while the Richard Nixon library in California was the focus of disputes over how much attention should be given to the Watergate scandal.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 June 2026