as in distinctness
the quality or state of being different
because of the general unlikeness of their features, I was surprised to learn that they are brothers
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlikeness
Noun
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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?—
Christian Wiman,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025 -
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.—
Ryan Gaur,
Rolling Stone,
19 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Wrought Studio Lawandra Modern Upholstered Swivel Storage Chair To the naked eye, this may seem like a typical upholstered chair, but there’s one sneaky detail that makes a world of difference.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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That’s for the college game, where the head coach is the star and the difference between the haves and have-nots is massive.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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As to the non-final action, one problem for the A’s is that the marks fail to show enough distinctiveness.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Judean culture had been transformed by Greek influence for centuries, but Antiochus attempted to quash Judean religious distinctiveness altogether.—
Joshua Shanes,
The Conversation,
11 Dec. 2025
Noun
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In another example of the cultural diversity found in his work, his Revolutionary War paintings make a point of including Black regiments when applicable.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
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Here’s my short list of the best diversity stories of the past year published in The Star.—
Mara Williams,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Kennedy’s promise to minimize federal involvement in enforcing constitutional rights is in stark contrast to Trump’s vow to employ troops in response to purported high crime in multiple major cities, a claim those cities’ leaders have disputed.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Newer machines, by contrast, often use payout systems that tie claw strength to how much money has been fed into the game, meaning the claw only reaches full strength after the operator’s preset threshold is met.—
Anna Rahmanan,
thehustle.co,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Critics say those distinctions are arbitrary and unfair, being based on outdated assumptions and bad science.—
Kevin Krause,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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There is a subtle but important distinction that bears discussion.—
Michael Isaacson,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Unlikeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlikeness. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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