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disparateness

noun

Definition of disparatenessnext
as in difference
the quality or state of being different the disparateness of their notions of an ideal weekend may indicate that they would not make a compatible couple

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  1. difference
  2. distinctiveness
  3. distinctness
  4. diversity
  5. contrast
  6. distinction
Noun
  • Venus in your partnership zone forms an awkward connection to Uranus in your finance sector, making differences around spending, security, or priorities harder to ignore.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The same global brand expression must remain consistent while responding accurately to these differences.
    — Advertorial, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of difference
Noun
  • Generally speaking, sports fans don’t bring up United States history when talking about their team’s big game, but that’s the distinctiveness of this rivalry.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The key lesson for personal branding is to embrace distinctiveness, substance, and a unique voice, rather than conforming to generic professionalism.
    — William Arruda, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of distinctiveness
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of distinctness
Noun
  • While the Dirty Knobs’ songs vary in style, reflecting the great diversity of top 40 music when Campbell was growing up in the 1960s, the band overall has a more dense, blues-rooted feel.
    — Thom Duffy, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Other provisions of the law go further, restricting governments from allowing tax dollars to be spent promoting diversity or inclusion.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of diversity
Noun
  • That's a stark contrast to Makary and other recent FDA nominees who have had to divest investments or cut other financial ties with companies regulated by the FDA.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Infrastructure, by contrast, can generate revenue for decades.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of contrast
Noun
  • Upon completion, Ryan Field will have the dual distinction of being the most expensive and the smallest stadium, by seating capacity, in all of big-time college football.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • How a blood pressure wearable actually works Not every device on your wrist does the same thing, and for anyone weighing a switch from an arm cuff, the distinctions are critical.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of distinction
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“Disparateness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparateness. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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