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dissimilarity, distinctness n.
opposing views n.

NOUN

dissimilarity, distinctness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

change characteristic contrast discrepancy disparity distinction divergence diversity inequality variation

STRONG

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

WEAK

discongruity dissemblance unconformity unorthodoxness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agreement equality harmony likeness sameness similarity uniformity

STRONG

conformity normality regularity usualness

WEAK

accord alikeness assent concurrence consent

NOUN

opposing views

Synonyms

STRONGEST

argument clash conflict controversy debate disagreement discord dispute quarrel

STRONG

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

STRONGEST

accord agreement harmony peace

STRONG

approval authorization concurrence ratification

WEAK

alikeness assent conformity consent likeness sameness similarity uniformity

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differences

There are differences, of course, but none that seem to justify such a large gap.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

There are meaningful differences, of course, between a stranger navigating an unfamiliar shopping list and a husband who should know what his own family eats.

From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2026

Understanding these differences between cancer cell populations could help scientists develop treatments that interfere with the specific mechanisms tumors use to avoid immune attack.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 25, 2026

These temperature differences provide favourable conditions for new low-pressure systems to form and strengthen.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

Age and ender differences in children’s self- and task perceptions during elementary school.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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