differences

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

Example Sentences

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Differences in fuel specifications, limited tank storage and pipeline capacity mean tanks would likely need to be converted and cleaned before handling additional volumes, said Kpler’s Shaw.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

"Differences between the two sides must be handled through peaceful and equal means, rather than by using suppression and intimidation," spokesman Lee Kuen-cheng said.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Differences that do appear to US users are likely to be "subtle and gradual" - such as weaker personalisation.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

Differences have repeatedly strained already volatile relations between Europe and Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

“They’re not meant to be identical; they’re meant to complement one another. Differences make things beautiful as a whole.”

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera