as in different
being not of the same kind
a place where people with dissimilar backgrounds can interact
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Recent Examples of dissimilar
This would not be dissimilar to police intelligence centers, commonly referred to as Real-Time Crime Centers.
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Thomas Brewster, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The song was written by Tom Gray of the Brains, who released a not entirely dissimilar rendition five years earlier.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 15 Nov. 2024
The initial reactions out of the film’s Cannes premiere were a bit hostile (which is typical of a festival that caters to hyperbolic responses, both positive and negative), but for the man’s fans, Elvis isn’t that dissimilar from his go-for-broke portrayal(s) in Cloud Atlas.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024
With SpaceX having launched 13 successful crewed missions since 2020—nine for NASA and four for private customers—the space agency may well decide that dissimilar redundancy is just not achievable, at least not with Starliner as one of the two ships.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 9 Sep. 2024
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Thomas Brewster, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The song was written by Tom Gray of the Brains, who released a not entirely dissimilar rendition five years earlier.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 15 Nov. 2024
The initial reactions out of the film’s Cannes premiere were a bit hostile (which is typical of a festival that caters to hyperbolic responses, both positive and negative), but for the man’s fans, Elvis isn’t that dissimilar from his go-for-broke portrayal(s) in Cloud Atlas.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024
With SpaceX having launched 13 successful crewed missions since 2020—nine for NASA and four for private customers—the space agency may well decide that dissimilar redundancy is just not achievable, at least not with Starliner as one of the two ships.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 9 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissimilar
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The need for innovative and comprehensive solutions that alleviate the stress around planning, packing, labeling, traveling, and settling is evident, especially with the average American moving 11.7 times in a lifetime – every instance posing different challenges.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The 2025 class will pursue their studies at 13 different institutions across the UK, ranging from Oxford, Cambridge and Edinburgh, to the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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However, they are trained on diverse datasets, which can result in a lack of customization for specific enterprise needs, like domains.Abhi Maheshwari, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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With diverse media operations and investments in industry-shaping technology, Triller’s new entry into NASDAQ marks a significant development in the growing digital entertainment market.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
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And in the case of the Explorer this is compounded because its a good EV, is quiet on the road, and has a good range and a distinctive, winning exterior.Jeremy White, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
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Clovis is a site in New Mexico, where archaeologists in the 1920s and 1930s found distinctive projectile points and other artifacts dated to between 11,000 and 13,000 years ago.CBS News, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Your grandparent's bookshelf is no more: Today's books fit into distinct genres like romance or comedy increasingly rarely.Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Earl Grey Martini Quickly infusing vodka with earl grey tea bags creates a distinct floral foundation for this fun (and caffeinated) take on a martini.Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Dissimilar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissimilar. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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