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
This disparity has lead to several sobering realities that directly impact women because heart disease doesn’t present the same as in men.
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 5 Feb. 2026
Our legal and economic systems were built around those constructs, producing disparities that did not disappear with time or good intentions.
—Rosalind Osgood, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Years later, Timberlake said the two had reconciled, but the disparity in their treatment wasn’t forgotten.
—Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
There is an economic disparity in the league.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 5 Feb. 2026
Our legal and economic systems were built around those constructs, producing disparities that did not disappear with time or good intentions.
—Rosalind Osgood, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Years later, Timberlake said the two had reconciled, but the disparity in their treatment wasn’t forgotten.
—Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
There is an economic disparity in the league.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disparity
Noun
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That difference — that scissor that is happening in the sled — is what gives you steering.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Minneapolis police chief says the difference between their policies on dealing with protesters and what federal officers have been doing is immediately clear.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In the immediate future, Murray said, the Post would concentrate on areas that demonstrate authority, distinctiveness and impact, and resonate with readers, including politics, national affairs and security.—
David Bauder,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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As to the non-final action, one problem for the A’s is that the marks fail to show enough distinctiveness.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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 state's constitution was revised in 2022, when Democratic lawmakers voted to adopt the Equal Rights Amendment, which added gender identity to its list of diversity classifications that are protected under state law.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Coming off the most fruitless hiring cycle in terms of diversity the league has experienced in years, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell offered few solutions when asked about the matter at his annual state of the league Super Bowl news conference on Monday.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The contrast with her party could hardly be sharper.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The contrast trim and split-hem design on top and bottom adds an instant air of sophistication, and both pieces are versatile enough to mix and match with other staples in your wardrobe.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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The distinction is semantic, not economic.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Yeah, so the law has this long-standing distinction between what the lawyers would call prospective relief and retrospective relief.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Disparity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparity. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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