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dissimilarity, distinctness n.
opposing views n.

NOUN

dissimilarity, distinctness

Synonyms

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change characteristic contrast discrepancy disparity distinction divergence diversity inequality variation

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aberration alteration anomaly antithesis asymmetry contrariety contrariness departure deviation digression exception heterogeneity idiosyncrasy irregularity nonconformity opposition particularity peculiarity separateness separation singularity unlikeness variance variety

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discongruity dissemblance unconformity unorthodoxness

Antonyms

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agreement equality harmony likeness sameness similarity uniformity

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conformity normality regularity usualness

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accord alikeness assent concurrence consent

NOUN

opposing views

Synonyms

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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

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bone to pick brannigan disaccord

Antonyms

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accord agreement harmony peace

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approval authorization concurrence ratification

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alikeness assent conformity consent likeness sameness similarity uniformity

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differences

"They were asking how he got on, and what were the major differences to translate to an NFL audience," said Scott.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

However, Chris Weston at Pepperstone added that "the discrepancy may reflect differences in revenue measurement rather than an outright deterioration in OpenAI's underlying business".

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

What scientists still need to establish is whether those biochemical differences translate into important differences in long-term health.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026

On tabletops with less abstract design, such as one with a skull depicted, differences in glazing and firing mean there are variations in the hue and colors.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

As a result of these differences, Germany became two separate countries for forty-five years.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti