1
as in diverse
being not of the same kind
how are plantains different from bananas?
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in separate
not the same or shared
my brother and I sleep in different rooms when we travel
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of different
The salon also offers four different types of private party options for all ages.
—
Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
Inside the columns, microbes and algae establish different zones over time, creating vividly hued layers.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Yet many current savers may first need a different account to get the money.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Wayne Ellington played for nine different teams through 13 NBA seasons, but his short time with the Miami Heat left a lasting impression on him.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for different
Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
Inside the columns, microbes and algae establish different zones over time, creating vividly hued layers.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Yet many current savers may first need a different account to get the money.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Wayne Ellington played for nine different teams through 13 NBA seasons, but his short time with the Miami Heat left a lasting impression on him.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for different
Recent Examples of Synonyms for different
Adjective
-
Fridley Middle enrolls students from all over the metro area and is very diverse, a fact the teachers and administrators are proud of.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
-
The internships are organized around an aerospace or space science theme drawn from NASA’s diverse engineering and scientific research programs.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
Adjective
-
In the Executive and Premier One-Bedroom Suites, a separate living room adds a place for gathering or relaxing while someone else is asleep.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
-
In 2024 and 2025, four hearing officers in the appeals unit filed complaints against the department, leading to three internal investigations by human resources, according to a separate, outside probe conducted by Flynn Investigations Group, a firm specializing in workplace reviews.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
Adjective
-
The Spa Earlier in 2025, the hotel unveiled its new spa in partnership with the House of Guerlain, which brings its distinctive treatments to a select few of the world’s most luxurious hotels, including Rosewood Hong Kong and The OWO in London.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
-
My Girandole earring best defines my aesthetic right now, subtly reimagining a Baroque Venetian motif through distinctive palettes of gemstones, diamonds and pearls to create pieces that feel personal, painterly and deeply material-driven rather than merely referential.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
Adjective
-
The next generation Despite their busy schedules running their respective businesses, Thapanee and her siblings meet regularly for family gatherings.—
Kevin Lim,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
-
All three have served in their respective nations’ air forces.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
Adjective
-
The hotel also offers ultra-luxe suites, each with a distinct design theme (like Riviera and Christian Dior), and a penthouse suite with a heated rooftop pool and 360-degree views of the city, from the hills to the sea stretching across the horizon.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
-
There are at least two distinct categories of retirees with dependent children.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
Adjective
-
The 2008 changes in the System of National Accounts (SNA) ensured intellectual property and intangible assets were included in various national and international accounting frameworks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
-
Some of the results users are already betting on are whether various artists—Jean-Michel Basquiat, Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso—will see their auction records broken this year.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
27 May 2026
Adjective
-
Both girls are high achievers, happy at school and their other activities, but the parents do have their hands full managing the dynamics because one of the girls has a pretty serious anxiety disorder.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Washington Post,
26 May 2026
-
Like many other young jazz artists of the period, however, he was deeply affected, not only by the playing, but by the lifestyles of the older beboppers who were his significant influences, many of whom had become addicted to drugs.—
Don Heckman,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
Adjective
-
This is a type of employment that, as Johnson lead counsel Paul McDonald has stressed, is legally distinguishable from professional employment and is structured differently (for example, student employment is exempt from FICA taxes).—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
20 May 2026
-
If atoms were distinguishable, looking at two atoms of the same type would be like looking at two cars of the same make and model, says Christian Sanner, a physicist at Colorado State University, who was not involved in the new paper.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
13 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Different.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/different. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
