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 disparity
That said, the gender disparity this season is obvious.
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2026
French’s novels also often use the issues of class disparities and economic inequity in Ireland as a backdrop.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
The undermanned Celtics lost steam in the third quarter, however, as a massive shooting disparity helped the Hawks build a double-digit lead.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Still, until the disparity is resolved, the stock market will miss out on inflows that would increase its stability, said Seton Hall's Itzkowitz.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2026
French’s novels also often use the issues of class disparities and economic inequity in Ireland as a backdrop.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
The undermanned Celtics lost steam in the third quarter, however, as a massive shooting disparity helped the Hawks build a double-digit lead.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Still, until the disparity is resolved, the stock market will miss out on inflows that would increase its stability, said Seton Hall's Itzkowitz.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disparity
Noun
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Making an actual charge is another as Saturday showed with several players getting close to Coughlin, but failing to make up the difference.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The difference wasn’t measured by their effort but instead by their over-all strategy.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Humor about the pickle often stems from its distinctiveness—its tangy, assertive flavor and odd appearance lend themselves to exaggerated, whimsical depictions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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Optimal distinctiveness essentially says that people want to belong to a group and to still be unique in some way at the same time.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
18 Mar. 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
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The city of Fort Worth was provided an update on Tuesday afternoon on the Small Business Development Program, a program that was developed as a result of last summer’s vote to end city programs that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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In 2024, Mizzou dissolved its inclusion, diversity and equity division to avoid budget cuts proposed by anti-DEI state legislators.—
Jack Harvel
April 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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Mantello has chosen to have different actors play the young Biff (Joaquin Consuelos) and the young Happy (Jake Termine), sharpening the contrast between their potential and their fates.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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In contrast, Ionic capitals, which are more restrained, currently grace the columns at the entrance of the White House.—
Kevin D. Murphy,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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This can be a very valuable lesson and can help make the home/work distinction clearer.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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There’s an important distinction between these institutional alternative spaces and real artist-run spaces.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Disparity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparity. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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