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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

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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

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

"Financial support from parents often carries a powerful emotional meaning and some siblings tend to interpret differences in support as signs of favouritism, unequal love or a lack of recognition."

From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026

Those differences could help scientists develop more precise strategies for wildlife management and conservation.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 28, 2026

“It means we can have differences, even profound ones, and still choose dialogue, respect, and our shared humanity,” a spokeswoman for the organizer said in response to questions about opposition to the event.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

York had filed for divorce from his wife in May due to irreconcilable differences, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 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