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
Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Despite their disparate directions, the Padres have played only marginally better, posting a 6-3 record to the Giants’ 5-4.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2025
Laura Bradley, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2025
The disparity persisted into adulthood, with one in four women first diagnosed at age 19 or older, compared with about one in eight men, the analysis found.
—Dr. Christian S. Monsalve, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Then in walks Devon, instantly uniting the disparate kingdoms of the CBS soap opera-verse.
—Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Despite their disparate directions, the Padres have played only marginally better, posting a 6-3 record to the Giants’ 5-4.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
The couple’s age disparity has sparked some controversy online in the past, but that hasn’t stopped Nick before.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2025
The disparity persisted into adulthood, with one in four women first diagnosed at age 19 or older, compared with about one in eight men, the analysis found.
—Dr. Christian S. Monsalve, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disparate
Adjective
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Having such a diverse array of colleges, universities and ongoing education that brings people into this city and invests in their growth.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
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With a passion for the food industry, the restaurant sets itself apart from traditional Chinese eateries by offering a diverse menu that includes exotic Asian dishes, Southern-American favorites, and Cajun seafood.—
Jayla Webb
August 18,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Most polls show a couple of percentage points’ difference among them, with the preferences for each sitting near the 20% mark.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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The trust fund used to make up the difference between what workers are paying in and what Social Security pays out in benefits is projected to run out of money in nine years.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There are always lively debates, with a great mix of perspectives from different parts of the world, and a nice cozy feel, coming right before the holidays.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Criminals can launch websites and online stores, close them quickly, and open new ones on different platforms.—
Margaret Buranen,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Another distinctive calling card: its auto heritage.—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Each white to pale blue petal has a distinctive, dark blue line along its center.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Each provider offers distinct benefits, from low introductory prices to high-speed fiber connections.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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These new colorways maintain the model’s multi-texture dial construction while offering distinct visual identities with unique color tones and finishes.—
Matthew Catellier,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Suspecting the delay was related to references to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the grant materials, Filippelli and his team revised the language, but the project was still terminated a few weeks later.—
Lluvia Gaucin,
IndyStar,
26 Aug. 2025
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And the spectre of government investigations loomed large, as the Trump administration cracked down on schools with LGBTQ-inclusive policies and diversity programs.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Pitchfork, by contrast, had a near monastic devotion to talking about music as music.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
29 Aug. 2025
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By contrast, retirees enjoy a financial edge in Washington State, Utah, Montana and Colorado, where residents enjoy high retirement income and expenses that, while not low, are relatively manageable.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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That distinction still belongs to B-Sides & Rarities, which only spent a single turn in absolute last place, at No. 100, in November 2005.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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In visceral and unrelenting prose, the novel troubles the easy distinctions between victim and perpetrator.—
Katie Kitamura
August 21,
Literary Hub,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Disparate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparate. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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