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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

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

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alikeness assent conformity consent likeness sameness similarity uniformity

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differences

Despite the contrasting patterns, the researchers emphasize that the observed testosterone differences were modest.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 13, 2026

DNA analysis identified three distinct evolutionary lineages, and those divisions matched the physical differences the team had documented.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 12, 2026

One possible explanation lies in differences in how the brain selects and manages strategies for solving problems.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 12, 2026

By combining DNA analysis with subtle differences in wing patterns and ultraviolet light reflection, the team uncovered distinctions that had remained largely invisible to scientists.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 12, 2026

My own argument agrees at certain points with Fish’s, but it is the differences that the reader should keep in mind.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

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