1
as in disputes
variance of opinion on a matter
we must try to settle our differences without fighting
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Relevance
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2
as in changes
the act, process, or result of making different
it won't make any difference which one you choose
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as in differentiates
to understand or point out the difference in
people who cannot difference God's will from their own selfish desires and prejudices
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Verb
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That’s what differentiates an NFL tank job from another sport.—
Mike D. Sykes,
For The Win,
30 Dec. 2024 -
What differentiates those who endure?—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Chiles won team gold at the Paris Olympics but became embroiled in one of the biggest controversies of the Games when she was instructed to give up her individual floor exercise bronze medal to Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu after a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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That means the lower courts will have the final say on many important controversies.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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These financial pressures have resulted in a thorough restructuring plan that requires significant cuts and alterations to their existing operations.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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The entire look cost $6,000 to create, the price tag including the fittings, sketches, fabrics and unlimited alterations, plus the prototype dress used for fittings and the actual one worn on Christmas Eve.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
29 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Andaz filled a niche by providing approachable luxury that distinguishes itself from the competition.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
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That dedication to producing top-caliber boats will be critical as Chris-Craft distinguishes itself in the wake-surf market, which is mostly driven by quality.—
Jaclyn Trop,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Economic progress is the happy end result of disagreements expressed.—
John Tamny,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Despite disagreements with Martin over the party platform, Engelhart said Martin is the best candidate in the running.—
Dana Ferguson,
NPR,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Check for misspellings in the domain name of email addresses and look for variations in the logo of the company.—
Audrey Nguyen,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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Related Articles For the live taping of the series, Johansson wore two variations on her black suit.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Differences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differences. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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