differently

adverb

ˈdi-f(ə-)rənt-lē How to pronounce differently (audio)
Definition of differentlynext
as in else
in a different way we do things differently around here

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Recent Examples of differently Airports also see travelers’ time differently than travelers might. — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2026 As rehearsals move forward, Eisenberg repeats key scenes in the play and shoots them differently each time, his camera coming to represent Mona’s shifting perspective. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026 Overall, sugar alcohols can affect people differently, and their digestive effects also depend largely on the amount consumed. — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 6 Sep. 2026 Another local voter, Birgit, sees the party very differently. — Anna Noryskiewicz, CBS News, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for differently
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  • Today, the pitchforks are out, and who else better represents the hubris and greed of late-stage capitalism?
    — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • There’s lots resting on this tension, because there’s really nobody else in the movie, even with a surprisingly large cast of extras.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2026
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