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noun

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Recent Examples of disparate
Adjective
In an expansive interview alongside playwright and filmmaker David Mamet, LaBeouf spoke about how his and Coppola's disparate idiosyncrasies often led to frustrations on set of the sprawling sci-fi drama, which had been a decades-long passion project for Coppola but ended up as a high-profile flop. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 8 May 2025 The way the series blended all these disparate elements into something not just coherent but transcendent was a stunning achievement. Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 8 May 2025
Noun
The disparity was even greater, 11% to 22%, among 35-to-49s, From there up the age demo ladder, the pendulum swung the other way, with cable leading, 28% to 26%, among 50-to-64-year-olds and 49% to 22% with those 65 and older. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 May 2025 Milwaukee has lost $5 million in federal health care funding so far, including a grant to reduce health care disparities, wastewater testing for infectious diseases and support in addressing childhood lead poisoning. Karen Weintraub, USA Today, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for disparate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disparate
Adjective
  • Answering these questions requires a diverse set of tools that were not yet invented when the site was first researched in the 1960s.
    Michael Ray Taylor, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2025
  • While teams can double or triple up on each kit before a run, that’s not a good idea either; a diverse selection of loadouts affords more varied interactions that will benefit the group as a whole.
    Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • That's a $10,900 price difference from the base model.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 10 May 2025
  • As long as the recipient is informed or entertained or both, what’s the difference how it was produced?
    Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 10 May 2025
Adjective
  • The exact genetic fix will be different for each person, but the approach is very repeatable, said Marks, who has since left the FDA.
    Karen Weintraub, USA Today, 16 May 2025
  • Theme park Silver Dollar City is consistently rated as one of the top amusement parks in the country by USA Today, and 2025’s rankings are no different.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
Adjective
  • Now, Robbins is using his whip-smart humor and distinctive social media persona to address a very real problem: the diaper crisis.
    Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
  • Maldito’s distinctive take on femininity is applied to the boots, with a wavy bow adorning the shaft.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
Adjective
  • One of the most effective ways to do this is by specializing in client segments with distinct financial needs, values, and life experiences.
    Jason Katz, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
  • Having each familiar appliance display a distinct personality and names of their owners flashed on a title card as an introduction gives it a true documentary-style appeal.
    Jeff Spry, Space.com, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • Their mental health campaign encourages employees to share stories that promote diversity, empathy and mental health.
    Nicole Dunn, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
  • Target had been a champion of diversity initiatives and LGBTQ rights.
    Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
Noun
  • Trump’s welcoming of South Africa's white minority stands in contrast to Trump’s revocation of resettlement and refugee programs for hundreds of thousands of people who have fled violence and political persecution from countries like Haiti, Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua.
    Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 14 May 2025
  • In contrast, the mostly rural state of Mississippi has the lowest range of all states, starting at $85,423 and capping at $109,830.
    Mike Winters, CNBC, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • The key distinction in astrophysical environments is the presence of magnetic fields, which fundamentally alter the nature of turbulent flows.
    Victoria Corless, Space.com, 19 May 2025
  • That distinction unequivocally belongs to Scheffler, who revealed why that is the case after his PGA Championship victory.
    Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025

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“Disparate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparate. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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