as in diverse
being not of the same kind
disparate notions among adults and adolescents about when middle age begins
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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 disparate
Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 19 Jan. 2026
With a diverse skill set, her work spans both professional and voluntary roles, including her passion for unifying disparate groups into common causes.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Tomas J. Philipson, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Experts say systemic racism and implicit bias from health care providers are among the factors that exacerbate this disparity, contributing to delays in care or symptoms being dismissed.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
But Iranian opposition is divided, The Washington Post noted, with a disparate grouping of leftists, monarchists, and republicans holding differing views and lacking a clear leader.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 19 Jan. 2026
With a diverse skill set, her work spans both professional and voluntary roles, including her passion for unifying disparate groups into common causes.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Noun
The hospital lobby may be the most important reason this disparity exists.
—Tomas J. Philipson, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Experts say systemic racism and implicit bias from health care providers are among the factors that exacerbate this disparity, contributing to delays in care or symptoms being dismissed.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disparate
Adjective
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Industry partners say physically accurate simulation helps overcome the lack of diverse robotics data.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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The industrial gas giant has strong pricing power and a diverse client base.—
Paulina Likos,Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Wrought Studio Lawandra Modern Upholstered Swivel Storage Chair To the naked eye, this may seem like a typical upholstered chair, but there’s one sneaky detail that makes a world of difference.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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That’s for the college game, where the head coach is the star and the difference between the haves and have-nots is massive.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Lori Coble was in the hospital with her own injuries from the crash when Rustad had the task of breaking the unbearable news about the loss of Kyle, Emma and Katie, who had been taken to different facilities.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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China is tacking in a different direction.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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As to the non-final action, one problem for the A’s is that the marks fail to show enough distinctiveness.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Judean culture had been transformed by Greek influence for centuries, but Antiochus attempted to quash Judean religious distinctiveness altogether.—
Joshua Shanes,
The Conversation,
11 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The distinctive design catches the eye of thousands of people passing by each day.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The system’s most distinctive feature lies in its ability to print multiple materials simultaneously.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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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
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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
Adjective
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But beyond all that, the sports issue has brought out the reality of biology itself, underscoring the fact that femininity and masculinity are not just states of mind, and that men and women are irreversibly, insurmountably different and distinct in anatomy and physiology.—
Alanna Smith,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The stimulation produces a distinct physical sensation inside the nose.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Jan. 2026
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Although known for an unrepresentative workforce, tech companies embraced diversity initiatives, especially after the Black Lives Matter protests that followed the police killing of George Floyd in 2020.—
Joseph Menn The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
21 Jan. 2026
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Guidelines for Responsible Seed-Sharing Thoughtful seed sharing carries ethical and ecological responsibilities in preserving plant diversity and a healthy ecosystem.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Disparate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparate. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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