differently
adverb
dif·fer·ent·ly
ˈdi-f(ə-)rənt-lē 
ˈdi-fərnt-
Examples of differently in a Sentence
we do things differently around here
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Along the way, the insects can look and behave very differently at each stage.
—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
The next step is often violence against those who think differently.
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Kenneth Seeskin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
Colors can be tricky as people can read and reference them differently, but for the avoidance of doubt, mocha brunette is a rich, deep brunette with warm, chocolate tones which bonus reflect light beautifully for mega glossy-looking strands.
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Elle Turner,
Glamour,
4 July 2026
Her husband is jubilant at her return, but her friend Cee reacts very differently, and old grievances surface as the true price of Helen’s departure comes into focus.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 July 2026
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Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
The next step is often violence against those who think differently.
—
Kenneth Seeskin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
Colors can be tricky as people can read and reference them differently, but for the avoidance of doubt, mocha brunette is a rich, deep brunette with warm, chocolate tones which bonus reflect light beautifully for mega glossy-looking strands.
—
Elle Turner,
Glamour,
4 July 2026
Her husband is jubilant at her return, but her friend Cee reacts very differently, and old grievances surface as the true price of Helen’s departure comes into focus.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for differently
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“Differently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/differently. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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