Distant
Distant adjective - Being not of the same kind.
Usage example: a marriage between two people from very distant cultures
Similar
Similar adjective - Having qualities in common.
Both words in one sentence
- Shout-Out: Well-hidden one - In SE5, one of the distant-background nebulae looks suspiciously similar to a Federation insignia.
Source: Video Game / Space Empires -
Sixth Ranger: Neji and/or Sasuke have a similar role when Team 7 and/or Team Gai act in tandem with Team 8, given how distant and aloof they act towards their teammates.
Source: Fan Fic / Team 8 - In the Boy Scouts, kids are taught the "rub pieces of wood together" method and similar methods as a distant last resort.
Source: Hard To Light Fire
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