Superlative for exhibiting a difference or not being the same
“Going to bed at a different time each night affected each individual child to varying degrees.”
Superlative for distinct or separate (used for emphasis after numbers or determiners of quantity)
“Several different researchers all reached the same conclusion during this time.”
Superlative for the state of being varied or diverse
“She likes to perform different types of music because she doesn't want to be pigeonholed.”
Superlative for the state of being unlike most others
“Due to his highly introverted nature, John was considered different from the other children.”
Superlative for the resulting state of having been modified
“It was a completely different apartment after the renovations were complete.”
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