The word "dissimilar" has been employed by writers to underscore contrasts in both literal and metaphorical realms. In early philosophical texts, Plato ponders how the act of imitation involves making copies of things that are, in essence, dissimilar from the original [1, 2], while Kant draws attention to the distinction between entities such as motive power and right, asserting that their relation, though disparate, is bound by a form of resemblance [3]. Scientific writers like Darwin similarly use the term to describe natural phenomena—for instance, noting differences in color that preclude imitation [4] or distinguishing between forms in the study of dimorphism [5]. In literature and social commentary, authors like Rousseau and Jane Austen use "dissimilar" to highlight differences in wills and minds [6, 7], and even in more practical or observational contexts—as seen in comparisons of breeds [8], cultural rites [9], or commercial agreements [10]. Across these varied examples, "dissimilar" functions as a powerful lexical tool to draw attention to differences, whether they be in nature, thought, society, or art.