as in difference
the quality or state of being different
the effectiveness of a metaphor largely depends upon the superficial dissimilarity of the two things being compared
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Recent Examples of dissimilarity
Jackson and Roberts dismiss concerns about the dissimilarities in the M.O., saying serial killers are known to change M.Os.
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Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
The researchers found a small increase in occupational dissimilarity compared to older graduates, which could reflect early AI effects but also could just as easily be attributed to labor market trends, including employers’ and job-seekers’ reactions to noise about AI replacing workers.
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Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
But the primary dissimilarity from the remainder of the homestand is not the loss but rather the four runs.
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Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2025
In fact, some dissimilarity between Mojtaba and his father is a plus.
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Akbar Ganji,
Foreign Affairs,
13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dissimilarity
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
The researchers found a small increase in occupational dissimilarity compared to older graduates, which could reflect early AI effects but also could just as easily be attributed to labor market trends, including employers’ and job-seekers’ reactions to noise about AI replacing workers.
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Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
But the primary dissimilarity from the remainder of the homestand is not the loss but rather the four runs.
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Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2025
In fact, some dissimilarity between Mojtaba and his father is a plus.
—
Akbar Ganji,
Foreign Affairs,
13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dissimilarity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissimilarity
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Premium ticket sales made up the difference, and 60% of Delta’s total revenue now comes from higher-margin lines like premium cabins, loyalty programs, and cargo.
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Stay Vigilant While bed bugs are notoriously tricky to eliminate, layered treatment strategies can make all the difference.
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How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?
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However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.
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Cheuk urged directors to lean into their creative distinctiveness.
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Other huge fashion conglomerates like LVMH and Kering have grown in such a way that sometimes the individual brands lose their distinctiveness.
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That diversity is reflected in the various mediums seen throughout the show, from painting and photography to three-dimensional artworks.
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The creative duo came into the podcast studio to discuss their stunning collaboration in the Summer 2026 issue—a sprawling portrait both of modern Texan life and, more broadly, of American diversity, 250 years into the nation’s history.
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The contrast between bright snowfields and deep shadows has always pushed displays to their limits, but on the G6, viewers can finally see the deep, rich blacks that the filmmakers originally intended.
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The Sox are 24-12 at home, in contrast to their recent road woes.
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There's an important distinction between a role being loved by fans and a role being loved by the actress who played her, however.
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That distinction belonged to William McChesney Martin, who served from 1951 until early 1970.
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“Dissimilarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissimilarity. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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