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difference of opinion

NOUN
conflict over something important
Synonyms
STRONGEST
disagreement dissension dissent friction
WEAK
altercation argument bone of contention conflict debate dispute irreconcilable difference run-in strife
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agreement approval authorization concurrence harmony peace ratification

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This helps explain why disagreement in these settings can feel less like a difference of opinion and more like a breach of reality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Reiner saw tragedy and sadness in the death of Kirk because he was able to empathize with the loss of life, no matter the difference of opinion.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

Paul remembers a difference of opinion with the royal couple about the look.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

They have a difference of opinion over their joint estate.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 17, 2025

So Cara said, “Neither. And I’m not in trouble. The newspaper’s not even in trouble, really. It’s just a difference of opinion about what should go into a newspaper made at a school.”

From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements