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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

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discongruity dissemblance unconformity unorthodoxness

Antonyms

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agreement equality harmony likeness sameness similarity uniformity

STRONG

conformity normality regularity usualness

WEAK

accord alikeness assent concurrence consent

NOUN

opposing views

Synonyms

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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

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alikeness assent conformity consent likeness sameness similarity uniformity

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differences

Their partisan differences aside, Deukmejian viewed Sher as having “great personal integrity,” said Steve Merksamer, who was Deukmejian’s chief of staff.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

Understanding those differences, along with the techniques used to uncover them, could help scientists improve models used to estimate the risks posed by future eruptions.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026

Despite their differences, Jackie maintains deep affection and respect for the man she said "opened up a world to me that I would never have known".

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

There were differences of opinion, sometimes substantial ones, about what should be done.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

“I may have my differences with the Gantrys, Mr. Peale, but I don’t take to low-down tactics. If you’re amenable, Horace will be here to help you with the harvest. For free.”

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye