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dissimilar

[dih-sim-uh-ler, dis-sim-] / dɪˈsɪm ə lər, dɪsˈsɪm- /


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It’s a real role in the church, and while it’s not exactly like Hollywood portrayals, it’s not entirely dissimilar from the movies either.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

That doesn’t happen until Act 4, but at the earlier finale, full of tomfoolery, the stage is well set for depth in a way not dissimilar to “Falstaff.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

BTS has issued a different but not dissimilar concept with “Arirang.”

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Back in August 2023, there was a poster - not dissimilar to the School Wars one - that circulated on TikTok and Snapchat about disorder and looting on Oxford Street.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

So it would appear that by independent paths, both the professional and the amateur analyst reached conclusions not dissimilar.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote




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