How to Use unlike in a Sentence

unlike

1 of 2 adjective
  • But unlike drive-through chains, taco truck food is handmade.
    — Eric Velasco, AL.com, 4 Oct. 2017
  • But that too is not unlike moments in the video game franchise.
    — Tom Mendelsohn, Ars Technica, 10 June 2017
  • The plot changes as time moves along, and time—unlike in real life—always moves along.
    — Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2020
  • The result is creamy but with lots of cereal crunch, and quite unlike most ice cream treats.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 11 June 2019
  • Topped with cotija cheese, pickled cabbage, peanuts and cilantro, the dish was not unlike lasagna with meat sauce.
    — Anna Caplan, star-telegram, 31 Aug. 2017
  • Her long hair, tucked behind her ears, gave her a personal style that was quite unlike Shuangjie.
    — Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2019
  • But unlike type A flu viruses, type B flu is found only in humans.
    — Dana Hunsinger Benbow, Indianapolis Star, 9 Feb. 2020
  • But this is a debate worth having — unlike with most bills in Sacramento.
    — George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2022
  • In Canada, a flaky tart shell holds a dense, sweet sugar custard not unlike pecan pie filling.
    — Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 29 May 2018
  • Arya is more into violence and scare tactics (not unlike Dany last week).
    — Elyse Roth, Glamour, 13 Aug. 2017
  • So unlike sugar or starch, for instance, fiber is not actually a great source of fuel for the body.
    — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Or the move could have been to help the calf stay afloat—unlike adults, young sperm whales tend to sink and need to swim harder to reach the surface to breathe.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
  • In another way, figure skating is not unlike golf, where the ball does not move but at least the real estate changes.
    — Bernie Lincicome, chicagotribune.com, 16 Feb. 2018
  • Atoms with the same charges repel one another and atoms with unlike charges are attracted to one another.
    — Exploratorium, Scientific American, 19 Feb. 2015
  • This is unlike, say, a car loan, which allows borrowers the time to think rationally about taking it on.
    — Mckenna Moore, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2020
  • And unlike ride hailing, driverless delivery is not dependent on the morning and evening rush when cabs are busiest.
    — Keith Naughton and Kyle Stock, chicagotribune.com, 19 Mar. 2018
  • The process has been referred to, and is not unlike, a very boisterous wake and is also a common practice among campaign staffers.
    — Nicole Goodkind, Fortune, 10 Mar. 2021
  • Why is the city’s skyline far from the beach — unlike in Miami, Seattle and elsewhere?
    — Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2022
  • Unlike stop signs or traffic lights, the traffic circles allow cyclists to travel the street without coming to a full halt.
    — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2017
  • Yet unlike cards and TV movies, ornaments are carefully stored and unwrapped each year.
    — Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 25 Nov. 2019
  • The Florida surfer said Salty Crew is unlike action-sports brands that focus on surf, skate and snow.
    — Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 11 Jan. 2017
  • Usually, matte lipsticks will start to wear down in patches and leave a ring of color around my lips (not unlike really bad liner).
    — Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Sep. 2016
  • The navy hue and clean lines of this ample holdall feel more urban adjacent than country retreat, not unlike Hampstead itself.
    — WSJ, 8 May 2018
  • However, Manchester police said that unlike elsewhere in the country no troops would patrol the city's streets.
    — Alexander Smith, NBC News, 24 May 2017
  • But - unlike Whitaker - Wood didn't have an execution on the calendar.
    — Keri Blakinger, Houston Chronicle, 20 Mar. 2018
  • Success will mean finding ways to cooperate with like- and unlike-minded governments, and the sooner, the better.
    — Christine McDaniel, Forbes, 18 May 2021
  • The Tod’s honcho is not unlike Moncler’s Remo Ruffini in his thinking.
    — Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2018
  • And beams of light, unlike wires, are hazardous to human eyeballs, which means that these bots are not going to be free to play Johnny Appleseed any time soon.
    — Ellen Airhart, WIRED, 15 May 2018
  • What’s more, plastic—unlike glass and aluminum—loses its functionality when it’s recycled.
    — Judith Enck, Time, 1 Dec. 2025
  • Both service and support animals fly in the cabin for free, unlike household pets, for which American charges a $125 fee.
    — Lauren Zumbach, chicagotribune.com, 14 May 2018

unlike

2 of 2 preposition
  • The plants that grow here are unlike the plants that grow where I live.
  • She's unlike anyone I've ever met.
  • Plus, this pick is safe for pets, unlike the live plant.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
  • And unlike some wool socks that are itchy, these are soft and comfy.
    — Maya Polton, Parents, 28 Mar. 2024
  • This trial would prove to be unlike any other from the get-go.
    — Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
  • But unlike other bows of the time, its limbs were wide and flat like a leaf from a car spring.
    — Clare Conley, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Pike, unlike walleyes, prefer to stay above the bottom of a lake.
    — Jack G. Mell, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026
  • But unlike in most places, this system endures to the present day.
    — Peter Vanham, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
  • But unlike in others, the moment is his alone.
    — Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
  • That’s very unlike his on-ice game, with his moves that are often eye-popping.
    — Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
  • But unlike those three, he’s never been cast truly as a leading man.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2026
  • Skaters also have to stay within two lengths of each other, unlike pairs.
    — John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Grass, unlike hard court or clay, is slick, as well, and tends to cause even the most in-form players to slip.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 27 June 2026
  • But unlike the old model, this one can tidy up your living room and make the bed on demand.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 2 July 2026
  • Wendy, unlike the other hybrids, is always one step ahead.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • The rich, moist texture of this divine angel food cake is unlike any other.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
  • The film went on to be pretty big, unlike what Robbie had imagined.
    — Lisa Respers France, CNN, 25 Nov. 2022
  • Tulips, unlike other spring bulbs, have a shorter lifespan.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Paris offered a fashion week unlike any other.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Its diet of shellfish lends a taste and texture unlike other fish.
    — Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
  • But this year’s gathering was unlike any other.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Experts assume that the whale is a young male, as males, unlike females, tend to migrate.
    — ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • But unlike Ophelia, Swift found her way back into love.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
  • And unlike, say, collectible bottles of wine that are too valuable to drink, these tees are very much meant to be worn.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
  • And unlike Netflix's show, this one has the royal stamp of approval.
    — Town & Country, 30 May 2023
  • The cookies have a very soft, cake-like texture, unlike a standard cookie.
    — Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
  • One coat that’s likely unlike anything already in your closet is this scarf coat made from a drapey wool blend.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
  • But unlike high-touch surfaces, lamp shades aren’t subject to frequent contact or dirt.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
  • But unlike how the last two seasons ended, this defeat doesn’t feel like the precipice of something greater.
    — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 16 May 2026
  • And then, unlike in those improv scenes, the stakes for the show at large suddenly become very, very high.
    — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2026

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