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Both 'this is quite different from' and 'this is quite different than' are commonly used in English, but 'this is quite different from' is more widely accepted and preferred. The use of 'from' is more traditional and considered more correct in formal writing.

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this is quite different from

This phrase is correct and widely accepted in English.

Use 'this is quite different from' when comparing two things or ideas to highlight the dissimilarity between them.

Examples:

This approach is quite different from the one we used last time.
Her perspective on the issue is quite different from mine.
The new model is quite different from the previous one.
His style of painting is quite different from traditional techniques.
The taste of this dish is quite different from what I expected.

Alternatives:

this is quite different than

this is quite different than

This phrase is also commonly used in English, but 'from' is more preferred in formal writing.

Use 'this is quite different than' when comparing two things or ideas to emphasize the contrast between them.

Examples:

His approach to the problem is quite different than mine.
The new design is quite different than the original concept.
Her interpretation of the data is quite different than his.
This movie is quite different than the book it was based on.
The taste of this dish is quite different than the one I had last week.

Alternatives:

this is quite different from

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