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
Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2025
The guest list the Vatican released, if followed for seating, could lead to geographically disparate pairings like those at some international summits.
—Emma Bubola, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 27 Apr. 2025
As prison and jail populations dropped and police enforcement actions declined, racial disparities in those criminal justice metrics also declined, up until the pandemic.
—Stanley Richards, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Experts Some Democrats have argued that the disparate responses to the administration are actually a strength for the party while it is locked out of power in Washington.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2025
The guest list the Vatican released, if followed for seating, could lead to geographically disparate pairings like those at some international summits.
—Emma Bubola, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Noun
That disparity is played perfectly by Durand, who paints Elmer as a caustic spitfire in life and, later, gives an emotional performance in death without ever truly having to say a word.
—Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 27 Apr. 2025
As prison and jail populations dropped and police enforcement actions declined, racial disparities in those criminal justice metrics also declined, up until the pandemic.
—Stanley Richards, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disparate
Adjective
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Even before Trump’s inauguration, Facebook owner Meta abandoned its practice of considering diverse candidates for open roles.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Most institutional shareholders like BlackRock and Vanguard still believe having a diverse workforce and customer base are good for business, said Atinuke Adediran, an associate professor of law at Fordham University who studies corporate governance and racial diversity.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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Shoppers are not expected to see a difference at the supermarket checkout line since the new law just shifts collection of the revenue.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
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The world needs all of us—our voices, our differences and our commitment to lifting one another up.—
Shikha Bajaj,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Vatican happenings were no different, as Romans put money down not only on conclave selections but cardinal appointments and papal activities as well.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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During the event, Brown revealed how his Mother's Day will be different this year.—
Anika Ljung,
People.com,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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From its facial expressions to its distinctive chirp, the creature is wreathed in a kind of nostalgia that Eighties kids will remember from those early days trolling the VHS rack at their local Blockbuster.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2025
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His distinctive sound has led to collaborations with The Blacklabel (home to Blackpink’s Rose and Taeyang), along with releases through Interscope and 88rising.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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Finding the house was an enormous challenge for McBride and locations manager Kale Murphy; initial candidates weren’t distinct enough from the Gemstones’ other residences, and the search took so long McBride nearly called HBO to request a pause in production.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Joy Division is unique and distinct in their style and sound to be framed as a specific influence on many other artists and songwriters.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
5 May 2025
Noun
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In February, Trump fired Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr., a champion of racial diversity in the military, as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.—
Michael Casey,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Within the first 100 days of his second administration President Donald Trump has been incredibly busy, implementing major changes from enacting tariffs to targeting diversity initiatives.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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In contrast, Trump, who Forbes estimates has a net worth hovering around $5 billion, has surrounded himself with other billionaires, appointing several of them to the wealthiest presidential cabinet in U.S. history.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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In contrast, caregivers are expected to attend medical appointments with the person with dementia.—
Rebecca T Brown,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2025
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Technical Architecture Supports Continuous Improvement The distinction between NeMo and Nvidia’s Inference Microservices, branded as NIMs, lies in their complementary functions.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Even for the big names, the distinction between the pure and the pragmatic holds fast.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Disparate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparate. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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