as in diverse
being not of the same kind
disparate notions among adults and adolescents about when middle age begins
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as in difference
the quality or state of being different
an enormous disparity in the lives of the rich and the poor in that country
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Recent Examples of disparate
Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
These slightly disparate sections speak to Cattlemen’s extensive, and sometimes wild, background.
—Katie Akin, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025
Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Several Democratic lawmakers have introduced bills addressing disparities in healthcare, discrimination, and wage gaps.
—Deborah Barfield Berry, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
However, the economic turbulence has exposed some fractures within his disparate coalition of supporters.
—Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
These slightly disparate sections speak to Cattlemen’s extensive, and sometimes wild, background.
—Katie Akin, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025
Noun
Bridging the Financial Divide The financial disparity between African clubs and their European counterparts has long been a concern.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Several Democratic lawmakers have introduced bills addressing disparities in healthcare, discrimination, and wage gaps.
—Deborah Barfield Berry, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disparate
Adjective
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On one hand, institutions with robust financial aid programs may attract a more diverse and talented pool of applicants.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Colleges must find ways to balance their budgets while effectively meeting the needs of an increasingly diverse and financially disadvantaged student body.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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What’s the difference between porcelain, ceramic, and stoneware dinnerware?—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2025
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These differences can affect behavior, interactions, and learning.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Obviously, the context would be very different depending on who won.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2025
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This year’s Grammy week will be looking a little different, as the show will take place shortly after Los Angeles was devastated by wildfires in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena.—
Kirsten Chuba,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Follow her on LinkedIn Dr. Yasmine Saad, Founder and Director of Psychological Services Dr. Yasmine Saad is advancing psychological care with her distinctive Inner Message Approach®, which treats emotions as meaningful signals rather than problems to eliminate.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Alongside his wife Doris, Krause spent more than three decades sourcing rare and distinctive set dressing from around the world, curating a collection that remains integral to film and television productions today.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Justice Department is considering a plan to merge the ATF and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), both of which often collaborate but have distinct missions.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The title drop, when a line of dialogue references the film’s title, is a delicate art with a distinct cult following.—
Donald Liebenson,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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On April 11th, the Trump Administration sent a letter to Harvard University demanding an end to its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in hiring, admissions, and programs.—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The findings support the need for scientists to incorporate more diversity when crafting linguistic models, says Jixing Li, a linguist at City University Hong Kong, who was not involved in the new study.—
Gayoung Lee,
Scientific American,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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By contrast, 83% of Democrats see international alliances as a valuable strength.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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They are expected to mature at 130 to 150 pounds — by contrast, a typical gray wolf clocks in at about 80 to 100 pounds.—
Degen Pener,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2025
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This effectively removes the distinction between mainstream and AI stacks.—
Dinesh Subhraveti,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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With his first career homer, Wilson earned the distinction of blasting the A’s first home run at Sutter Health Park, doing so in the March 31 home opener vs. the Seattle Mariners.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Disparate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparate. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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