dissimilar

adjective

(ˌ)di(s)-ˈsi-mə-lər How to pronounce dissimilar (audio)
Definition of dissimilarnext
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 Interestingly, Gilroy uses the actor in a not-too-dissimilar way to some of those earlier parts. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026 In fact, the Flyers’ roster isn’t all that dissimilar to the one that reached the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs in May. — Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 Having a conversation with Gold House founder Bing Chen isn’t terribly dissimilar from taking an amphetamine. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026 Car batteries are not too dissimilar to the AA batteries in your TV’s remote control. — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dissimilar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissimilar
  1. different
  2. diverse
  3. distinctive
  4. distinct
Adjective
  • Windermere defeated Pine Ridge 42-0 Windermere (8-3) senior running back Jabari Anderson scored three touchdowns in three different ways — running the ball, catching the ball and returning a punt.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Clark's defense came as Democrats faced accusations that the outcome might have been different had some of them not been held up while returning to the Capitol from an off-campus fundraiser.
    — Mariana Alfaro, Arkansas Online, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of different
Adjective
  • Catholics of varying ethnic backgrounds Catholics in California are also ethnically diverse.
    — Krysta Fauria, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
  • In the future, reef ecosystems might be less diverse, bright and colorful.
    — Connie Hanzhang Jin, NPR, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of diverse
Adjective
  • The album earned widespread critical acclaim for its intricate arrangements and the distinctive interplay between Lloyd’s and Verlaine’s guitars.
    — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2026
  • By the time of their 1974 debut at CBGB, Verlaine and Hell had recruited Lloyd to be the group’s second guitarist, a move that gave Television its signature and distinctive dueling Strat-versus-Jazzmaster sound.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of distinctive
Adjective
  • That lack of definition extends to the sound of the record, which transforms hyperactively from track to track, echoing the sounds of many other artists without ever quite establishing a distinct profile.
    — Aimee Cliff, Pitchfork, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Filmed in and around guests’ bathrooms, the series features creatives with distinct points of view who have built something of their own, reflecting Jolie’s ties to fashion, design, art, and culture.
    — Karin Eldor, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of distinct

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“Dissimilar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissimilar. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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