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different

adjective as in diverse, various

adjective as in not identical; other or distinct

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Example Sentences

In the study, up to three different RNA molecules were analysed simultaneously.

"It's kind of confirmation that we don't expect any unusual circumstances when it comes to their susceptibility here in Florida that would be any different than another part of the country."

Different enhancers are therefore separated from each other, even if they control the same gene, and switch it on in different parts of the body.

"Each test is specific to a different snake species and was designed to detect DNA from the Burmese python, northern African rock python, rainbow boa and boa constrictor, ensuring no cross-detection among species."

In particular, they were interested in what would happen to the glaciers under different emissions scenarios.

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What are other ways to say different?

The adjective different emphasizes separateness and dissimilarity: two different (or differing) versions of the same story. Distinct implies a uniqueness that is clear and unmistakable: plans similar in objective but distinct in method. Diverse, in describing ideas or opinions, suggests degrees of difference that may be at odds or challenging to reconcile: diverse views on how the area should be zoned. Various stresses the multiplicity of sorts or instances of a thing or a class of things: various sorts of seaweed; busy with various duties.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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