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difference

[dif-er-uhns, dif-ruhns] / ˈdɪf ər əns, ˈdɪf rəns /
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 differentiation digression exception heterogeneity idiosyncrasy irregularity nonconformity opposition particularity peculiarity separateness separation singularity unlikeness variance variety
WEAK
discongruity dissemblance unconformity unorthodoxness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
likeness sameness similarity uniformity
STRONG
conformity correspondence regularity
WEAK
alikeness
NOUN
opposing views
Synonyms
STRONGEST
argument clash conflict controversy debate disagreement discord dispute quarrel
STRONG
beef blowup brawl brush brush-off 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 consent

Example Sentences

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The question is how much difference the pronouncements of a priest can make in a world of brute force and fraying rules.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Freeport attributed the difference to a projected delay in achieving full ramp-up of operations at the mine, “pending modifications to ore loading infrastructure.”

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Though there was some consternation on Wall Street after Amex announced the change, Le Caillec said that retention rates have been “extremely strong,” with no meaningful difference after the refresh.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

Someone who knows all about a title being decided on goal difference is Wayne Rooney, who was part of the Manchester United squad that finished second behind City in the 2011-12 campaign.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Then he sneaked a glance at Chip, to see if this made a difference.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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