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
In 2003, Van Der Beek married his first wife, actress Heather McComb, who appeared on Party of Five, a teen drama not entirely dissimilar to Dawson’s Creek.
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Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026
From outside the box, that probability hovers at around five per cent, not too dissimilar from the likelihood implied by the xG of a shot from that range.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Locavores might choke on their Boise Farmers Market granola seeing a chain take over where a local business failed — with a not entirely dissimilar concept, to boot.
—Michael Deeds
december 5, Idaho Statesman, 5 Dec. 2025
Then again, Universal has been looking to open small-scale theme-park experiences in states like Texas, not completely dissimilar to the Netflix Houses.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2025
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Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026
From outside the box, that probability hovers at around five per cent, not too dissimilar from the likelihood implied by the xG of a shot from that range.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Locavores might choke on their Boise Farmers Market granola seeing a chain take over where a local business failed — with a not entirely dissimilar concept, to boot.
—Michael Deeds
december 5, Idaho Statesman, 5 Dec. 2025
Then again, Universal has been looking to open small-scale theme-park experiences in states like Texas, not completely dissimilar to the Netflix Houses.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissimilar
Adjective
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Jeff’s worries, Rogers explains to the camera after seeing his young friend off, are different from the worry that one’s parents might separate.—
Jean Garnett,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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The three-block stretch, between 16th and 19th avenues, looks markedly different from just a year ago, when tents, abandoned cars and piles of trash crowded the street and sidewalks.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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From penguins at Boulders Beach to whale spotting on the coast, packing a pair of binoculars ensures you a front-row seat to the diverse wildlife of South Africa.—
Abbey Hudetz,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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Annicelli said that Connecticut is home to a wide variety of diverse snakes and reptiles.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Investigators first identified Heuermann as a suspect in 2022 through his Chevrolet Avalanche, a distinctive pickup truck purchased on Long Island.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The park features the distinctive Guggenheim Bandshell, and used to host New York Fashion Week in the spring and fall.—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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All of Raphael’s portraits in the octagon are quite distinct—the palette ranges from emerald green and cinnabar to earthy browns and bone black—but there is one bizarre consistency.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Now, gravel paths and barefoot-friendly concrete pavers wind through mature oak trees, gently waving grasses, and structured succulents, leading to distinct seating and dining areas.—
Elizabeth Jardina,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Dissimilar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissimilar. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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