Can I change "different" in these sentences with its synonyms? I found that I used "different" too much in my essay, so I consulted some synonyms in dictionary such as dissimilar, unalike, divergent and disparate, but I'm not sure if they work in sentences below. Students can learn to respect different cultures. Students can learn to arrange different events. Living in foreign countries would be a challenge for teenagers due to different environments. It is beneficial for teenagers to acquire different abilities.