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 The illusion of decline might come in part because people consume books differently. — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 Both of their parents project their own faults onto their kids, yet Carrie and Chris turn out differently. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026 While prediction markets can generate returns, their role in long-term portfolio construction should generally be viewed differently from traditional investing. — Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026 Reach the Play-In, and the season gets discussed differently. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for differently
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  • Authorities were assessing who else needed help, including many whose homes weren't flooded but were cut off by floodwaters.
    — MEAD GRUVER, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The Sun enters your 4th House, beginning a month focused on your living space, family, roots, privacy, and the foundation underneath everything else.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026
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