as in different
being not of the same kind
a place where people with dissimilar backgrounds can interact
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Recent Examples of dissimilar
Navy running back Eli Heidenreich was more productive in college, but his skill set is not that dissimilar to Short’s.
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Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
The historic decision was not dissimilar to that of the 1978 conclave that elected John Paul II.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
Some experts said the conclusions were meaningless because the review swept under one umbrella drugs that had shown very dissimilar results and worked differently.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 16 Apr. 2026
The piece celebrates the music, culture and incredible leaps for humankind made during that summer, while also reminding us that our history isn’t so dissimilar from our present.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
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Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
The historic decision was not dissimilar to that of the 1978 conclave that elected John Paul II.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
Some experts said the conclusions were meaningless because the review swept under one umbrella drugs that had shown very dissimilar results and worked differently.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 16 Apr. 2026
The piece celebrates the music, culture and incredible leaps for humankind made during that summer, while also reminding us that our history isn’t so dissimilar from our present.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissimilar
Adjective
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Galvin later confronted the man who had messaged Kianna, who told her several different stories, according to Childs’ report.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Some states are taking a different approach to student misbehavior, saying that the answer is to bring in more consequences and give teachers more power to punish disruptive students.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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The German owner of Stoll reported its booth received positive feedback for sport shoe solutions, composite innovations and performance warp knits, with a portfolio showcasing the diverse applications of warp knitting technology in Technical Textiles.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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The art industry comprises an incredibly diverse tapestry of experts in all sorts of professions.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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The oat crust contributes its own distinctive earthy, toasty flavor.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Balagov is indisputably a filmmaker with his own distinctive vision, ideally matched with Evgueni and Sacha Galperine’s glowering score and with Fray’s nimble shooting style, which often takes its cue to get in close from the knotted bodies on the wrestling mats.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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The rooms Designed like authentic Goan houses, each with its own distinct colors and landscaping, the resort seems quiet even when full (conference groups love this place).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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Bloomberg adds that Italian health care costs a few thousand dollars per year, and living in the south offers distinct tax benefits, such as a 7% flat annual tax for foreign retirees who move to smaller towns in less developed areas.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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“Dissimilar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissimilar. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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