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
The law aims to address land ownership disparities rooted in the country's apartheid past by allowing land expropriation in the public interest.
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Plus, disparities in breast cancer care access and mortality rates persist in Asian American and Pacific Islander women, Black women and Native American women.
—Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 21 May 2025
The stakes around these decisions feel particularly high given historical and ongoing economic disparities.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 May 2025
These disparities highlight how employment patterns intersect with social position, creating lasting health inequalities that extend far beyond the workplace.
—Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Plus, disparities in breast cancer care access and mortality rates persist in Asian American and Pacific Islander women, Black women and Native American women.
—Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 21 May 2025
The stakes around these decisions feel particularly high given historical and ongoing economic disparities.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 May 2025
These disparities highlight how employment patterns intersect with social position, creating lasting health inequalities that extend far beyond the workplace.
—Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disparity
Noun
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However, the numbers show for the last two years the Dolphins’ run game doesn’t make much of a difference in the game’s outcome.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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Trump had invited House Speaker Mike Johnson and key holdouts to meet at the White House to bridge their differences.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
22 May 2025
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Their mental health campaign encourages employees to share stories that promote diversity, empathy and mental health.—
Nicole Dunn,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host, has publicly opposed diversity initiatives and supports a traditionalist view of military structure and discipline.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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The colorways also offer three levels of maximalism: pebble being the most subtle, and the blue or coral make for increasing intervals of depth and contrast.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
25 May 2025
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By contrast, the hooded orioles build deep pouch or pendant nests that are sewn into place with the fibers from palm fronds.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Those 30-something passengers represented a surprising demographic distinction for this city mainly known for its long winters, spicy chicken wings and proximity to one of the most popular honeymoon destinations in the country.—
David Allan,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Dylan’s detention has also drawn the condemnation of New York’s governor, who at an unrelated press conference Thursday in Hell’s Kitchen made a distinction between assisting in the removal of people who have been accused of crimes and separating families.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2025
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“Disparity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparity. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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