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
Owens meanwhile focused on national trends in wage disparity and affordability.
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Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
While music artists may seem different, their fame leading to them feeling out of reach and perhaps unrelatable, these disparities are present in their circumstances just as much as in those of everyday Black men.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 15 Oct. 2025
Terace Johnson is well aware of racial and gender disparities.
—Sheletta Brundidge, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025
Statistical visualizations by data journalist Miriam Quick and senior graphics editor Jen Christiansen illustrate this troubling trend and expose the stark disparities in care.
—Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
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Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
While music artists may seem different, their fame leading to them feeling out of reach and perhaps unrelatable, these disparities are present in their circumstances just as much as in those of everyday Black men.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 15 Oct. 2025
Terace Johnson is well aware of racial and gender disparities.
—Sheletta Brundidge, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025
Statistical visualizations by data journalist Miriam Quick and senior graphics editor Jen Christiansen illustrate this troubling trend and expose the stark disparities in care.
—Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disparity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disparity
Noun
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Here's what to know about Walmart's recent real estate moves and how shoppers could notice a difference.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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The only difference is that now, instead of salaries, our income comes from investments.—
Alex Trias,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There’s no spark of distinctiveness in any of these characters.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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However, because capital appropriates the powers of living labor to itself, the distinctiveness of the latter is deeply obscured.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Oyediran says at a time when our nation is as divided as ever over race and political differences, Nathan’s focus on diversity is worth paying attention to.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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The main hurdle that European CLO managers face is the ability to construct a pool of European private credit loans with enough diversity to satisfy the requirements of rating agencies.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In contrast, the magnesium-free glass developed a surface layer that offered little protection, allowing boron to continue diffusing out, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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In contrast, Cifuentes inherited senior players with strong views — many of whom may have become scarred by the two Premier League relegations and subsequent criticism from the stands.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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When counseling clients, financial advisors often draw a distinction between investing and speculation.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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Find the distinction in your relationships as Venus enters Libra.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Disparity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparity. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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