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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

Despite these striking differences, the researchers caution that the findings should not be interpreted as a recommendation for people with dementia to gain weight.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 11, 2026

But there are distinct differences — no elimination ceremonies, no final roses, no designated “hook-up” opportunities and Harrison says, “no gimmicks to distract from real life.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026

The differences found were modest and experts say longer studies are still needed to find out more.

From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026

Savings and investing strategies, and breaking down the differences in retirement accounts, were especially popular.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2026

Sure, they’d had their differences; but after all they’d been through together, Frank didn’t want to see Leo get his heart broken.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

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