nothing like them vs not like them

Both "nothing like them" and "not like them" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Nothing like them" is used to emphasize that there is no comparison between the subject and others, while "not like them" simply states that the subject is different from others.

Last updated: March 24, 2024

nothing like them

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to emphasize that there is no comparison between the subject and others.

This phrase is used to highlight the uniqueness or distinctiveness of the subject by emphasizing that there is nothing similar to it among others.

Examples:

Her singing voice is nothing like them; it's truly exceptional.
The new restaurant is nothing like them; it offers a completely different dining experience.
His leadership style is nothing like them; he has a unique approach to managing the team.
The movie's plot is nothing like them; it's a refreshing change from typical Hollywood films.
The artist's work is nothing like them; it stands out in the art world.

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Okay, I'm nothing like them.
If you're talking about my parents, we are nothing like them.
There's really nothing like them.
I read it's nothing like them shows with car chases and all.
Well, there's nothing like them in the fossil record. I'm sure.
I read it's nothing like them shows with car chases and all.

Alternatives:

nothing like it
nothing similar to them
completely different from them
totally unlike them
in a league of its own

not like them

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to simply state that the subject is different from others.

This phrase is used to indicate a contrast or difference between the subject and others without emphasizing the uniqueness or distinctiveness as strongly as "nothing like them."

Examples:

His taste in music is not like them; he prefers classical over pop.
The new design is not like them; it's more modern and sleek.
Her personality is not like them; she's more introverted and thoughtful.
The approach taken is not like them; it's a departure from traditional methods.
Their behavior is not like them; it's out of character for them.

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A Lycan, yes, but not like them.
What do you mean not like them?
Captain Picard may not like them but he knows they turn up from time to time.
And I'm not like them.
We're not like the gods, but we're not like them, either.
Not like them coming up through exams.
But you're not like them.
You're not like them, Simon.
I'm not like them, Hansel.
You're not like them, Simon.
Because I know you're not like them.
And anyway... we're not like them.
We're not like them, remember that.
I'm not like them, I promise.
You're not like them others.
Well, I didn't really not like them.
Dawson, you are not like them other boys.
Coast Guard do not like them much.
And she's not like them.
It's not like them to make connections afterwards.

Alternatives:

different from them
unlike them
dissimilar to them
distinct from them
contrary to them

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