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
The communities most affected by mental health disparities often benefit from providers who share their language, culture, lived experiences and understanding of community realities.
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Luis Contreras,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
The monitor’s investigation follows an analysis by Arizona Luminaria and ProPublica that found ongoing racial disparities in traffic stops by the sheriff’s office, which continue to hold back its compliance with court orders.
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Rafael Carranza,
ProPublica,
25 June 2026
The disparity between women in tech and STEAM careers is not subtle.
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Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Wright is featured in the latest Cancer Disparities Progress Report from the American Association for Cancer Research, sharing her story to illustrate how racial disparities affected her path to receiving proper cancer treatment.
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Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for disparity
Luis Contreras,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
The monitor’s investigation follows an analysis by Arizona Luminaria and ProPublica that found ongoing racial disparities in traffic stops by the sheriff’s office, which continue to hold back its compliance with court orders.
—
Rafael Carranza,
ProPublica,
25 June 2026
The disparity between women in tech and STEAM careers is not subtle.
—
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Wright is featured in the latest Cancer Disparities Progress Report from the American Association for Cancer Research, sharing her story to illustrate how racial disparities affected her path to receiving proper cancer treatment.
—
Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for disparity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disparity
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Hobbs said the difference is that federal agencies often warned states of threats before attacks occurred.
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Aside from resting starters, getting players off the bench for valuable time on the pitch could be the difference as the competition gets tougher.
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Cheuk urged directors to lean into their creative distinctiveness.
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Other huge fashion conglomerates like LVMH and Kering have grown in such a way that sometimes the individual brands lose their distinctiveness.
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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?
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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.
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That diversity is reflected in the various mediums seen throughout the show, from painting and photography to three-dimensional artworks.
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The creative duo came into the podcast studio to discuss their stunning collaboration in the Summer 2026 issue—a sprawling portrait both of modern Texan life and, more broadly, of American diversity, 250 years into the nation’s history.
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By contrast, retirees enjoy a financial edge in such states as Minnesota, Utah and Colorado, where residents enjoy high retirement income and expenses that are relatively manageable.
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In contrast, the living room offers a calmer palette of sky blues and earthy browns.
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There's an important distinction between a role being loved by fans and a role being loved by the actress who played her, however.
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That distinction belonged to William McChesney Martin, who served from 1951 until early 1970.
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“Disparity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparity. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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