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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The interim report says the needs of disabled people and their extra costs "vary significantly, and the current system does not always recognise these differences or offer appropriate support".

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026

According to Longo, these differences remained even though people with the highest animal protein intake generally consumed fewer calories and otherwise had healthier diets.

From Science Daily • Jul. 10, 2026

He called on people to "rise above any political differences", adding that his thoughts are with her family "at this awful time".

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026

This reading seems almost absurdly reductive; for one of many differences, Humbert Humbert is well aware that what he is doing is wrong, whereas the Iranian regime is confident it enjoys the blessing of God.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

By studying twins, and comparing and contrasting similarities and differences, a geneticist could determine the precise contributions of nature versus nurture to important traits.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee