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
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
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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disparate
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The important thing to note here is the capability for coordinated action across diverse departments, including functions traditionally handled by separate back-office systems such as fulfillment, finance or IT.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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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
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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
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Another main difference is that white sharks have large gill slits, while basking sharks have extra large gill slits.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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What Is 'Real Housewives Of Rhode Island'? While the franchise is best known for the drama, luxury and personal narratives that unfold in cities like Beverly Hills and Atlanta, Bravo hopes that The Real Housewives of Rhode Island will offer a distinctive Northeastern flavor.—
Kate Nalepinski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Multiple myeloma is a blood cancer that ravages bone, leaving distinctive holes in its wake.—
David Armstrong,
ProPublica,
8 May 2025
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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
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Its distinct big band sound and rhythms attracted both young and old on Friday night including Haitian konpa fans pushing walkers.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Francis consistently reaffirmed the importance of diversity, dismissing the idea that nationality or geography should determine a person's standing within the Catholic Church.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
9 May 2025
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This diversity ensures that the team can rapidly assess not only the desirability of an idea, but its feasibility and viability as well.—
Stephen Wunker,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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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
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In contrast, the Musical AI deal aims to give rightsholders the power to consent to AI training and to get appropriately compensated for that use.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2025
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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
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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 23 May. 2025.
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