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differences

NOUN

dissimilarity, distinctness

Synonyms

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change characteristic contrast discrepancy disparity distinction divergence diversity inequality variation

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aberration alteration anomaly antithesis asymmetry contrariety contrariness departure deviation digression exception heterogeneity idiosyncrasy irregularity nonconformity opposition particularity peculiarity separateness separation singularity unlikeness variance variety

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discongruity dissemblance unconformity unorthodoxness

Antonyms

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agreement equality harmony likeness sameness similarity uniformity

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conformity normality regularity usualness

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accord alikeness assent concurrence consent

NOUN

opposing views

Synonyms

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argument clash conflict controversy debate disagreement discord dispute quarrel

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beef blowup brawl brush brush-off catamaran contention contrariety contretemps discordance dissension dissent dissidence disunity dustup estrangement hassle row run-in scrap set-to spat strife tiff variance words wrangle

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bone to pick brannigan disaccord

Antonyms

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accord agreement harmony peace

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approval authorization concurrence ratification

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alikeness assent conformity consent likeness sameness similarity uniformity

Example Sentences

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Airline rules have slight differences in their advice to passengers on the issue, but generally ask that portable chargers be kept in a bag under the seat rather than in overhead compartments.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

"While whole genome duplication occurs through multiple cellular processes, it has been unclear whether differences in the route affect the characteristics of the resulting cells," says Associate Professor Ryota Uehara, corresponding author of the study.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

Asked if India objected to Pakistan's newfound role as a mediator, Jaishankar said it was for the United States to decide its partners, and acknowledged that differences will emerge between the two countries.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

There were also differences between legal experts — those most intimately involved in the judicial system — and the public at large.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

References to "shading" in some of the ancient texts may have referred to differences in tuning.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones