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
Megan Poinski, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
If the candy surroundings evoke the famous fantasyland, Google Ventures, and its only LP Alphabet, occupy a role within the startup scene that’s not so dissimilar from Willy Wonka’s factory.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 20 Sep. 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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Adjective
Gaming is not that dissimilar to society, and all industries, really.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
If the candy surroundings evoke the famous fantasyland, Google Ventures, and its only LP Alphabet, occupy a role within the startup scene that’s not so dissimilar from Willy Wonka’s factory.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 20 Sep. 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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Traffic camera footage showed another man, possibly the truck's seller, chasing after another man who fled in a slightly different direction.Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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When bedding together, does bed down facing different directions.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 22 Nov. 2024
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Understanding the Turkish Appeal The cost difference is significant: while a hair transplant in Ohio might cost as much as a new car, procedures in Istanbul are often advertised at $2,000-4,500.Kyle J. Russell, The Enquirer, 29 Nov. 2024
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Bates, a Democrat who endorsed Dixon for mayor in 2024, has also been an outward critic of Scott, citing philosophical differences on combatting violent crime.Hannah Gaskill, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
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The Old Louisville Holiday Home Tour WHAT: The Old Louisville Holiday Home Tour highlights the rich and diverse history of historic Old Louisville during the holidays.Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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In the studio, Chong told Kane to let his imagination roam free and later asked his merchandisers and buyers to build a diverse range based on the designer’s creations.Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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Hayon will take over the entire gallery space, floor to ceiling, exploring the theme of bestiality in relation to his interdisciplinary approach and his distinctive visual vocabulary.Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The local economy is increasingly a distinctive factor for the city of Lisbon, and gastronomy contributes greatly to the quality of Lisbon's tourism.Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2024
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What was revealed that day was how a dramatic human moment could be captured by the distinct storytelling art of the modern sports filmmaking of the NBA.Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024
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This distinct ensemble keyed in on how dedicated the duo is to providing excellent looks for their ongoing clients.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 Nov. 2024
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As more genZ representatives enter the workforce, this trend keeps strengthening — along with the importance of highlighting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices.Hilary Tetenbaum, The Enquirer, 28 Nov. 2024
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Musk today also took a shot at Microsoft’s Xbox team over allegations the company has been taking its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts too far.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
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This past year, the city has gained contrast therapy studios, viral head spas, and now a spa dedicated to salt therapy.McKenzie Rankin, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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By contrast, the total Oropouche count in Brazil recorded between 2015 and 2022 was 261.Maria Isabel Barros Guinle, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
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But soon, the Paul brothers came to represent a new paradigm, in which distinctions between the online world and the offline world became more blurred.Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
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Nearly 200 Michigan employers have earned the distinction of being named Michigan Top Workplaces for 2024.Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 17 Nov. 2024
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“Dissimilar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissimilar. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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