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
Squalane, a lipid not dissimilar to skin’s natural sebum, softens and smooths without clogging pores.
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Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
The footage shows men and women with bags over their heads, chained to the wall in the underground tunnels, looking not that dissimilar from detainees at Abu Ghraib.
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Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
There's the aforementioned spinoff — which aired on NBC after debuting on Peacock — and The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, the great new comedy in which Tracy Morgan plays a buffoon who isn't that dissimilar from Michael Scott.
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Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
This isn’t dissimilar to Indian classical music, where notes are divided by 22 instead of 12.
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Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dissimilar
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
The footage shows men and women with bags over their heads, chained to the wall in the underground tunnels, looking not that dissimilar from detainees at Abu Ghraib.
—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
There's the aforementioned spinoff — which aired on NBC after debuting on Peacock — and The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, the great new comedy in which Tracy Morgan plays a buffoon who isn't that dissimilar from Michael Scott.
—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
This isn’t dissimilar to Indian classical music, where notes are divided by 22 instead of 12.
—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dissimilar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissimilar
Adjective
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As the match enters a hydration break, Austria — which has already gone for broke with four substitutions this half — will have to try something different to rally.
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Researchers then move the ion to different locations above the chip by adjusting voltages on the trap electrodes.
Adjective
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The market sees diverse approaches from infrastructure, authorization, and security vendors, alongside consolidation through acquisitions and open-source initiatives.
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The Adayar Eco Park, a green lung that hugs an estuary, is nearby and worth a visit for its diverse flora and fauna.
Adjective
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Tabby coated cats have a distinctive 'M'-shaped mark on their foreheads.
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The restaurants are also rated highly for their traditional chile relleno and for the distinctive fish or shrimp tacos with chipotle sauce and mango pico de gallo.
Adjective
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Honda's vehicles feature a distinct design language and identity that evolves without deviating from the brand's ethos.
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Each of them hold their own distinct style and personality, with something for everyone, not just in the glass, but in the atmosphere.
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“Dissimilar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissimilar. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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