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 disparity
Groups like the American Physical Society track the demographic disparities in STEM education at the both undergraduate and graduate levels.
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Margaret Landis, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
The report highlights significant disparities, with 35% of districts offering starting salaries over $50,000, but 7% having maximum salaries below $60,000.
—Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
There were similar disparities between those three lower-income districts in fiscal year 2026.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2026
With higher-level stops, the disparity held for Black people, at between 5% and 17% higher than white and other races.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
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Margaret Landis, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
The report highlights significant disparities, with 35% of districts offering starting salaries over $50,000, but 7% having maximum salaries below $60,000.
—Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
There were similar disparities between those three lower-income districts in fiscal year 2026.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2026
With higher-level stops, the disparity held for Black people, at between 5% and 17% higher than white and other races.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disparity
Noun
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Premium ticket sales made up the difference, and 60% of Delta’s total revenue now comes from higher-margin lines like premium cabins, loyalty programs, and cargo.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
20 June 2026
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Stay Vigilant While bed bugs are notoriously tricky to eliminate, layered treatment strategies can make all the difference.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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Cheuk urged directors to lean into their creative distinctiveness.—
Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Other huge fashion conglomerates like LVMH and Kering have grown in such a way that sometimes the individual brands lose their distinctiveness.—
Dave Schilling
Contributing
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?—
Christian Wiman,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.—
Ryan Gaur,
Rolling Stone,
19 Nov. 2025
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That diversity is reflected in the various mediums seen throughout the show, from painting and photography to three-dimensional artworks.—
Douglas Markowitz,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
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The creative duo came into the podcast studio to discuss their stunning collaboration in the Summer 2026 issue—a sprawling portrait both of modern Texan life and, more broadly, of American diversity, 250 years into the nation’s history.—
Alex Jhamb Burns,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
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The contrast between bright snowfields and deep shadows has always pushed displays to their limits, but on the G6, viewers can finally see the deep, rich blacks that the filmmakers originally intended.—
Nam Sunwoo,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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The Sox are 24-12 at home, in contrast to their recent road woes.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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There's an important distinction between a role being loved by fans and a role being loved by the actress who played her, however.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
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That distinction belonged to William McChesney Martin, who served from 1951 until early 1970.—
Paul Wiseman,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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“Disparity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparity. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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