as in different
being not of the same kind
a place where people with dissimilar backgrounds can interact
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as in difference
the quality or state of being different
the effectiveness of a metaphor largely depends upon the superficial dissimilarity of the two things being compared
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Recent Examples of dissimilar
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Between the lines: Reading not only improves cognition, but also self-esteem and empathy when finding stories both similar and dissimilar to our own, studies show.
—Marina E. Franco (noticias Telemundo For Axios), Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 20 Apr. 2012
However, due to their structural dissimilarity, their interactions with these receptors differ slightly.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 10 July 2023
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In fact, the ability to well in the realm of love is not too dissimilar to that required to do well in your career, as there are many clear parallels between love and work.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Between the lines: Reading not only improves cognition, but also self-esteem and empathy when finding stories both similar and dissimilar to our own, studies show.
—Marina E. Franco (noticias Telemundo For Axios), Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
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The underlying grayscale dissimilarity matrices represent the Euclidean distances between each pair of models, used as inputs to k-means clustering.
—Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 20 Apr. 2012
However, due to their structural dissimilarity, their interactions with these receptors differ slightly.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 10 July 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissimilar
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There’s room to coexist because Hollywood delivers different content, but caution remains about what will and will not work.Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
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In a different video, TikToker Gabriella Rose lugs a suitcase down a snowy sidewalk, back to the camera.Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 15 Jan. 2025
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Sorensen said any water utility that serves an area with large differences in elevation will have similar limitations.Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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The stark difference, of course, is that those Samsungs do not yet have Android 15 unlike their Pixel equivalents.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Altadena, a diverse working-class community in Los Angeles County, is a far cry from the more renowned Pasadena, its neighbor directly north, and the nearby and more glitzy and wealthy Pacific Palisades neighborhood in LA.Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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Reed said the military is both more diverse than ever before and more lethal than it's ever been.Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 14 Jan. 2025
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The region's diverse geology and dry climate contribute significantly to its wines’ distinctive characteristics.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Tuxedo cats, like Milo, are not a specific breed but rather felines with a distinctive black-and-white coat pattern resembling formal wear.Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Very bold colors—a long, bright orange hallway—and wacky costumes like Harvey’s floral suits, to give the film a strident, distinct look and feel.Erik Kain, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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The movements Obama and Trump inspired were quite distinct.Ron Elving, NPR, 18 Jan. 2025
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The population also shows a male bias, further reducing reproductive diversity.Samantha Dee, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
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This diversity of thought can lead to competitive advantages in global markets.Salvador Ordorica, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Diverse teams, by contrast, bring multiple viewpoints to threat analysis, leading to more comprehensive security strategies.Leo Cunningham, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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The brand plays with light and dark contrasts with a denim suit and wide-leg jeans with a deep cuff.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Jan. 2025
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With the loss, the Vikings settled for the undesirable distinction of having the most wins for a wild-card team in league history.Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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That distinction belonged to Josh Allen, who, despite losing his top two receiving targets — including perennial Pro Bowler Stefon Diggs — last offseason, delivered another dominant campaign and led the Buffalo Bills to their latest AFC East crown.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Dissimilar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissimilar. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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