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
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
Lily Rothman,
Time,
23 Apr. 2026
Each chapter is a head-spinning exercise in dissimilarity.
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Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
14 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
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.
—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
Noun
In fact, the German scholar Winfried Fluck, in a study of the Americanization of global culture, credited Americans’ dissimilarities with the dominance of its popular culture.
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Lily Rothman,
Time,
23 Apr. 2026
Each chapter is a head-spinning exercise in dissimilarity.
—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
14 Apr. 2026
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 7 Jul. 2026.
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