as in different
being not of the same kind
you're trying to compare very unlike things—like those proverbial apples and oranges
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Recent Examples of unlike
In this sense, artificial intelligence remains quite unlike, and less capable than, human intelligence.
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Rob Toews, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
This view is unlike to carry much weight with younger MAGA fans.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
The cool thing is that unlike fMRI, MEG can record the brain in near-real time.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 19 Feb. 2025
Made of a gold-silver alloy called electrum, one coin was exactly like another—unlike, say, cattle.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 May 2012
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Rob Toews, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
This view is unlike to carry much weight with younger MAGA fans.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
The cool thing is that unlike fMRI, MEG can record the brain in near-real time.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 19 Feb. 2025
Made of a gold-silver alloy called electrum, one coin was exactly like another—unlike, say, cattle.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 May 2012
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlike
Adjective
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The company also showed off the Max10 Ultra, a hybrid robot vacuum that can automatically swap between three different sets of mop heads based on the flooring type.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 Sep. 2025
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Plenty of thought clearly also went into creating the right ambience from the moment the team bus pulls up behind the West Stand judging by the different lighting and imagery used to shift the mood as the players pass through the bowels of the arena.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Her 8-year-old son Auron has been studying the diverse plants that grow there and learning to pull up invasive species.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Film Festival with a robust lineup led by female filmmakers, highlighting the nation’s growing influence in international cinema through diverse storytelling approaches.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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It is known to have a distinctive smell and a creamy, custardy texture.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Do a reverse image search of the pet's photo and search for a distinctive phrase in the description.—
Abreanna Blose,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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China’s three distinct tech phases China’s tech success over the past 20 years was really achieved in three phases.—
Rich Karlgaard,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Do a separate soil test for each distinct area of your yard, such as existing or future vegetable gardens, flower beds, and lawns, because the lab recommendations will depend on the type of plants in that area.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Lopez noted and mocked Johnson’s comments, sarcastically asking why the mayor didn’t blame it on other historic phenomena.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Unlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlike. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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