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Recent Examples of dissimilarity Whether consumers are confused by the similarity (or dissimilarity) of the two designs goes to the heart of the dispute. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 July 2024 Still, the dissimilarities, in his view, outweighed the similarities. Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2024 Sodium is another notable nutrient dissimilarity between the two drinks. Sarah Garone, Health, 14 Feb. 2024 However, due to their structural dissimilarity, their interactions with these receptors differ slightly. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 10 July 2023 See All Example Sentences for dissimilarity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissimilarity
Noun
  • Six separate receivers have caught touchdown passes already this season, a stark difference from a season ago when Green was criticized for being too reliant on a small number of playmakers.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
  • However, there's a significant difference between containing and controlling a wildfire.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • While rooted in good intentions to promote diversity and sensitivity, the movement has evolved into a moral panic that risks stifling creativity and narrowing the bounds of free expression.
    Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
  • The 2023 article also said that gender diversity contributes to greater prioritization of corporate social responsibility, social performance and social innovation.
    Vidya Plainfield, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This led to a fierce competition with the other big name of 1980s Italian fashion, Gianni Versace, whose dazzling style stood in stark contrast to Armani’s typically understated looks.
    Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The white skirt portion of the dress provided a bold contrast to the top and was covered in oversized black polka dots.
    Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • By every measurement, there is a clear line of distinction between the two groups within the league’s 18 starters.
    Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Legal operations often involve context, judgment and subtle distinctions that automation isn’t yet equipped to handle.
    Jens Erik Gould, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Dissimilarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissimilarity. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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