1
as in diverse
being not of the same kind
how are plantains different from bananas?
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2
as in separate
not the same or shared
my brother and I sleep in different rooms when we travel
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Recent Examples of different
Peterka, of course, is in a different situation from Reinhart.
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Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 20 June 2025
The scientists thus proceeded to assign different combinations of bubble shape, size and depth to different English letters and Arabic numerals in Morse, binary, and ternary codes.
—New Atlas, 20 June 2025
However, a voting system different from what the public are used to could cause confusion.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 20 June 2025
Schools across Ethiopia teach in fifty-one different languages, and students learn in at least two different languages during the course of their school years.
—Laura Clawson, JSTOR Daily, 20 June 2025
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Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 20 June 2025
The scientists thus proceeded to assign different combinations of bubble shape, size and depth to different English letters and Arabic numerals in Morse, binary, and ternary codes.
—New Atlas, 20 June 2025
However, a voting system different from what the public are used to could cause confusion.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 20 June 2025
Schools across Ethiopia teach in fifty-one different languages, and students learn in at least two different languages during the course of their school years.
—Laura Clawson, JSTOR Daily, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for different
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The extremely diverse group speaks nine different languages and a quarter of the recruits are women, a higher number than any previous class, agency officials said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2025
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The brainchild of stand-up Zoe Rogers, it’s grown over the last five years to include dozens of diverse veterans of late-night TV and streaming channels, but also several who’ve gone on to such credits post-fest (see alums such as Wally Baram, Leslie Liao and Heather Pasternak).—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Organizations are shifting language, realigning DEI to business outcomes, and measuring impact to weave it into their core operations rather than treating it as a separate initiative.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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But under Taiwan's constitution, mainland China is not treated as a fully separate country.—
Ashish Valentine,
NPR,
29 June 2025
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Unlike compensation packages that competitors can readily replicate, values alignment creates a distinctive organizational signature that strongly resists imitation—genuine congruence between how leaders navigate complex decisions and how your organization operates daily.—
Tara Fitzpatrick-Navarro,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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At the heart of this epic volume was renowned fashion designer Angela Dean, who crafted the distinctive gowns worn by the eight leading ladies on the cover: Halle Berry, Loretta Devine, Vivica A. Fox, Regina King, Michael Michele, Elise Neal, Queen Latifah and Jada Pinkett Smith.—
Essence,
Essence,
25 June 2025
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However, the vast majority of commenters also noted that the couple needs to set firm guidelines about their respective roles as parents.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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Eventually, order was restored, and both teams returned to their respective dugouts, but Shildt and Roberts were both ejected from the game.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2025
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While the divergence between the two is fair, its explanation lies elsewhere: Investor valuations and retail prices differ because they are driven by distinct fundamentals and considerations.—
Thibault Adrien,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Rasmussen’s strategy is to lean into the company’s distinct ethos—faith, service, and financial stewardship—as a competitive advantage rather than a liability.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Insurers ramped up the red tape in recent years, drawing the ire of patients, doctors and state policy makers who have championed various fixes to rein it in.—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
24 June 2025
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Companies implementing blockchain loyalty must ensure compliance with relevant financial, consumer protection, and data privacy frameworks across various jurisdictions, often requiring specialized legal guidance.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Sometimes, however, the criticism comes not from the party that lost, but from other justices.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
29 June 2025
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Wyden, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) and other senior Democrats made parliamentarian inquiries on the floor Sunday afternoon to set up a later challenge to the Republican baseline.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
29 June 2025
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While a small group of technology stocks have mostly pushed the QQQ Nasdaq-100 ETF near an all-time high this year, analysts believe a more varied mix of stocks might do the heavy liting from here on out.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
17 June 2025
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Enjoy blackberries as part of a varied, balanced diet for the best results.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
17 June 2025
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“Different.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/different. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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