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differences

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

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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

Example Sentences

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“Parents in general didn’t know what the differences are between a Class 2 or Class 3,” said Sgt.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

These differences do not necessarily map into educational attainment or experience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Despite enormous ideological differences, Lula has managed to keep Trump on his side -- but only sometimes.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The bishop claimed Rev McCartney's allegations were the result of a personal grievance over theological differences.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

But the more mundane truth is that they never faced and therefore never fully resolved all their political differences; they simply outlived them.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis