as in different
being not of the same kind
our opinions of the movie couldn't have been more unalike
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Recent Examples of unalike
So many common ingredients, treated wildly unalike.
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Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
14 Apr. 2026
Along with fifty-two books, Hahn wrote more than two hundred articles for The New Yorker, over eight decades, about goings on in places as unalike as Rajasthan, Dar es Salaam, Hong Kong, and Rio de Janeiro.
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Ariel Levy,
New Yorker,
23 Nov. 2025
The two girls could not be more unalike, and are not friends.
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Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
The two girls are both Muslim but otherwise unalike; Doe, from Somalia, is quiet and thoughtful, while Muna, from a Pakistani family, is brash, impulsive, and, at times, troublingly aggressive.
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Damon Wise,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
The two sisters weren’t completely unalike in their appearance.
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Tessa Hadley,
The New Yorker,
23 June 2024
How could Eris and Pluto look so similar in size and exterior composition yet be totally unalike on the inside?
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Andrew Moseman,
Discover Magazine,
8 Nov. 2010
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
14 Apr. 2026
Along with fifty-two books, Hahn wrote more than two hundred articles for The New Yorker, over eight decades, about goings on in places as unalike as Rajasthan, Dar es Salaam, Hong Kong, and Rio de Janeiro.
—
Ariel Levy,
New Yorker,
23 Nov. 2025
The two girls could not be more unalike, and are not friends.
—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
The two girls are both Muslim but otherwise unalike; Doe, from Somalia, is quiet and thoughtful, while Muna, from a Pakistani family, is brash, impulsive, and, at times, troublingly aggressive.
—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
The two sisters weren’t completely unalike in their appearance.
—
Tessa Hadley,
The New Yorker,
23 June 2024
How could Eris and Pluto look so similar in size and exterior composition yet be totally unalike on the inside?
—
Andrew Moseman,
Discover Magazine,
8 Nov. 2010
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unalike
Adjective
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As the match enters a hydration break, Austria — which has already gone for broke with four substitutions this half — will have to try something different to rally.
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Researchers then move the ion to different locations above the chip by adjusting voltages on the trap electrodes.
Adjective
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Working with sister stylist duo Chloe and Chenelle Delgadillo, Rodrigo has reconstructed her signature looks to feel softer and more grown-up, with outfits drawing from fashion references just as diverse as her musical taste.
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This is a really fun, diverse set of applications all mysteriously falling under the heading of the positive Grassmannian.
Adjective
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The Lebanese Australian producer created his distinctive style by blending sounds from the Arab world with hard-hitting bass music.
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Banfield-Norris, who is Jaden’s grandmother, served a softer contrast to her grandkids’ shoes, opting for the elegant Christian Louboutin Senora leopard-print sandals, which feature a distinctive red sole and a T-strap design.
Adjective
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Honda's vehicles feature a distinct design language and identity that evolves without deviating from the brand's ethos.
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Each of them hold their own distinct style and personality, with something for everyone, not just in the glass, but in the atmosphere.
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