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dissimilarity, distinctness n.
opposing views n.

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

WEAK

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

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differences

These differences were also associated with particular symptoms.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 9, 2026

Additionally, readers should note that historical net-worth estimates are often debated due to differences in record-keeping and varying valuation methods.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026

"They were asking how he got on, and what were the major differences to translate to an NFL audience," said Scott.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

OpenAI’s annualized revenue reportedly fell short of expectations — but analysts say that reflects differences in how the figure is reported, not weakness in AI demand.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Based on the records we have access to, these ethnic differences don’t seem to have affected the way the airwomen got along.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein