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
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 June 2025
Research has found disparate mandatory reporting to be one reason that Black families, like Amy's, are investigated and their kids removed more often.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 16 June 2025
ArsTechnica, 17 June 2025
In 2023, homeownership rates in the greater Houston area revealed significant disparities: approximately 72% of White and Asian American households owned their homes, compared to 55% of Hispanic households and just 42% of Black households.
—Lenwood V. Long, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Adjective
But as with Moore, sources have told us Phillips is well regarded for being able to juggle multiple, disparate challenges simultaneously, while big wins like The Traitors have improved her stock in recent years.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 June 2025
Research has found disparate mandatory reporting to be one reason that Black families, like Amy's, are investigated and their kids removed more often.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 16 June 2025
Noun
Some of those grants supported research into health equity, racial disparities, vaccine hesitancy, and maternal health in minority communities, the NYT noted.
—ArsTechnica, 17 June 2025
In 2023, homeownership rates in the greater Houston area revealed significant disparities: approximately 72% of White and Asian American households owned their homes, compared to 55% of Hispanic households and just 42% of Black households.
—Lenwood V. Long, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disparate
Adjective
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His diverse family was the main motivation for applying to medical school.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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Launched in 1987, Street Fighter is a series of fighting games revolving around intense one-on-one battles between a diverse cast of martial artists, organized by M. Bison as a global fighting tournament.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
Noun
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What’s the difference between a virtual safety car and an actual safety car?—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
27 June 2025
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Another big difference between digital and physical AI is the ability to see how a failure occurred.—
Jeff Mahler,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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While it’s sometimes compared to Pilates, the two methods are very different.—
Amy Wilkinson,
SELF,
1 July 2025
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In his latest book, Is a River Alive?, Macfarlane travels to three very different rivers (in Ecuador, India and Quebec) to examine the question of a river’s sovereignty.—
Brianne Kane,
Scientific American,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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There is very little on the menu that’s distinctive.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
25 June 2025
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Unlike compensation packages that competitors can readily replicate, values alignment creates a distinctive organizational signature that strongly resists imitation—genuine congruence between how leaders navigate complex decisions and how your organization operates daily.—
Tara Fitzpatrick-Navarro,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Rasmussen’s strategy is to lean into the company’s distinct ethos—faith, service, and financial stewardship—as a competitive advantage rather than a liability.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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Born in South London, Gabriel Moses started directing at the age of 18, making commercial work for brands like Nike while also branching out into photography, where he’s developed a distinct palette, capturing Black artists with a visual sensibility rooted in introspection and compassion.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard effectively ends affirmative action in college admissions, threatening workplace diversity efforts.—
Sonari Glinton,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Population diversity continues to spread beyond Mecklenburg County, specifically within the Hispanic community in the suburbs, new census estimates show.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Oil, meanwhile, sold off during the recent conflict in a way that few expected, and in contrast to typical oil price increases during conflicts in the Middle East.—
Siena Griffin,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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This is in contrast to people with Alzheimer’s disease, where it’s known that elevated p-tau217 contributes to the brain pathology seen in that condition.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 June 2025
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Cardinals first baseman Wilson Contreras struck out four times Saturday in St. Louis’ 6-5 win over the Reds and earned a special distinction.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2025
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There’s a distinction to be made between collaboration and cooperation.—
Brendan O’Meara
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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“Disparate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparate. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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