1
as in diverse
being not of the same kind
how are plantains different from bananas?
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2
as in separate
not the same or shared
my brother and I sleep in different rooms when we travel
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Recent Examples of different
But the stage dynamics are just a little different now.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 14 July 2025
Then, Frost met a doctor with a completely different approach — one that changed his life.
—Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 14 July 2025
Now planners must contend with considerably different threats.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
The reality of franchising can be - and in the vast majority of cases, is - very different indeed.
—Fiona Simpson, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 14 July 2025
Then, Frost met a doctor with a completely different approach — one that changed his life.
—Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 14 July 2025
Now planners must contend with considerably different threats.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
The reality of franchising can be - and in the vast majority of cases, is - very different indeed.
—Fiona Simpson, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for different
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Explore vibrant art displays in Saugatuck The diverse local art scene includes galleries, exhibits, studios and public art installations.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
13 July 2025
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The menu offers a diverse selection, from classic pizzas and pastas to burgers, sandwiches, steaks, salmon, and fresh salads.—
Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Breakthroughs on four separate fronts—bigger and better hardware, smarter algorithms, hybrid quantum-classical workflows and developer-friendly software—are compounding to pull the future forward.—
Yuval Boger,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shootings on July 10 that left two people, including a young child, dead.—
Jack Albright,
jsonline.com,
11 July 2025
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The response was immediate: many believed the artifact resembled the base of a Clovis point—a distinctive stone tool crafted by Paleoindian peoples more than 12,000 years ago.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
7 July 2025
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The Phoenix Financial Center, a distinctive office complex in central Phoenix, is slated for a major renovation.—
Corina Vanek,
AZCentral.com,
7 July 2025
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As previously announced, Jessica Madsen and Levi Miller will also star, playing the respective roles of Bloodaxe’s wife Gunnhild, aka the Mother of Kings, and his younger half-brother Haakon the Good.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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While their teams, the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers, have been struggling recently, the superstars still have them at or near the top of their respective divisions.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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Linkin Park manages to push three distinct projects north on the same chart at the same time, as consumption of the Grammy-winning act’s catalog continues to grow.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Among the graffiti was a drawing of a crying woman with a distinct Flavian period hairstyle, as well as the Greek alphabet.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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She was seen wearing the jewel at the British Fashion Awards in December 2009, and again during various appearances in 2010.—
Kelsie Gibson,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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Senior members of the team's management have reportedly scheduled talks with various drivers during the British Grand Prix weekend, Newsweek Sports reported.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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But once those issues were resolved, random drop-in visits from Social Services workers over the next decade yielded no citations or other issues.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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This is one of the countless reasons the Secret Service prides ourselves on forging and maintaining relationships with other law enforcement agencies.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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The reality of Cancun is much more varied and infinitely richer than most visitors realize.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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Beaches on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast The Pacific coast runs the length of the country’s western edge, and the landscape is more varied and rugged than on the Caribbean.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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“Different.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/different. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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