unlike

adjective

ˌən-ˈlīk How to pronounce unlike (audio)
Definition of unlikenext
as in different
being not of the same kind you're trying to compare very unlike things—like those proverbial apples and oranges

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Recent Examples of unlike Thats’ unlike, say, distributors of Killers Of The Flower Moon that cracked down as some theaters spontaneously added intermissions given the length of the film (similar to The Brutalist). — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2025 But, as Glucksmann pointed out, nothing could be more normal: fishing for votes for particular projects and forming improbable coalitions among unlike kinds are how parliamentary politics work in Spain, Germany, and the European Parliament itself. — Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 9 July 2024 Being effective may well require a prospective tutor to get a refresher on how to add fractions with unlike denominators or multiply decimals, but a bachelor’s degree, while nice, shouldn’t be a prerequisite. — Michael Thomas Duffy, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2024 Not consistently making vaccine counseling reimbursable, unlike, say, nutritional counseling, disincentivizes health care providers to spend the time needed. — Saad B. Omer, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024 See All Example Sentences for unlike
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlike
  1. different
  2. diverse
  3. distinctive
  4. distinct
  5. other
Adjective
  • New York is estimated to have over 100 different types of trees, with the most common kinds being birch, maple and beech trees.
    — Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Texas lawmakers are looking to rein in access to products that contain THC, but the House and Senate could take somewhat different approaches.
    — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of different
Adjective
  • The risk is that this policy could stifle innovation and creativity, which thrive in diverse environments.
    — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Bullman added that numerous other studies demonstrated that a diverse gut microbiome had positive impacts on chronic disease and even cancer treatment.
    — Carmen Rios, Flow Space, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of diverse
Adjective
  • This distinctive hue, paler in the center and deeper around the edges, evokes the shimmering beauty of alpine glaciers and lakes and the change in their reflections as the light changes and time passes.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
  • These minerals vary depending on the spring, giving sparkling water its distinctive taste profiles—from softly bubbly and subtly salty to bracingly effervescent with a sharp minerality.
    — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of distinctive
Adjective
  • Kim’s hands give us critical theories and histories of governing lines, all the while conjuring distinct Deaf lines.
    — Mara Mills, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
  • The case is composed of four distinct elements: two lateral sections, a case back and a bezel.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of distinct
Adjective
  • These and many other student protests provide powerful strategies and lessons on resistance and how employees can advocate for workplace justice. 1.
    — Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • By Hannah Coates Blueberry blush is as easy to apply as Bieber's other low-key makeup looks, based on the model's most recent TikTok post.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2025
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