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
  • That difference in speed is itself information about its path, so no interference pattern would appear.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Yes, that’s right, Grambling State’s nationally renowned band could be a difference-maker on the road.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of difference
Noun
  • 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
  • America is the ultimate answer to the pogrom, and to the emancipation Europe offered on the condition of relinquishing Jewish ethnic and cultural distinctiveness.
    — Rory Lancman, New York Daily News, 5 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
  • Scarcity of vacant land on the campus for all that housing has added to the diversity of opinion on Building 13.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The pool of journalists who took that protective journey with him reflected the very racial and gender diversity that the current president spurns today.
    — Sonya Ross For The Atlanta Journal-Contitution, AJC.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of diversity
Noun
  • The Republicans' back-to-the-future approach will provide a stark contrast in November with Democrats, whose primary includes both younger and progressive candidates.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
  • In contrast to the On Cloudmonster 3‘s bold and prominent floral covering, the Cloud X Tempo invites the Alpine Floral print in only by way of its insole.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of contrast
Noun
  • Benton holds a unique distinction in baseball history as the only pitcher to face both Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle.
    — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The distinction matters because older Claude models showed limited ability to support sophisticated biological research.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of distinction
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