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
In fact, even the players seemed to recognize that there was an issue of salary disparity in the league.
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Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
But what happens when a set of policies and practices that were created to address systemic disparities suddenly disappears?
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
From this disparity came not only the conflict that would eventually break them apart but the fruitful friction that made their songs among the best of the college-rock era.
—Dan Kois, Pitchfork, 17 May 2026
Frost center Taylor Heise wasn’t shy about pointing out the disparity in off days compared to the six between games for the Boston-Ottawa series.
—Theodore Tollefson, Twin Cities, 17 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for disparity
Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
But what happens when a set of policies and practices that were created to address systemic disparities suddenly disappears?
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
From this disparity came not only the conflict that would eventually break them apart but the fruitful friction that made their songs among the best of the college-rock era.
—Dan Kois, Pitchfork, 17 May 2026
Frost center Taylor Heise wasn’t shy about pointing out the disparity in off days compared to the six between games for the Boston-Ottawa series.
—Theodore Tollefson, Twin Cities, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disparity
Noun
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But for all their differences, these presidents appeared to operate within a common political framework — one grounded in accountability to facts, responsibility for outcomes and acceptance of democratic processes.—
William Muck,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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While no single model applies universally—given state differences in economic structure, demographics, and obligations—the core principles of tax competitiveness and fiscal lessons offer valuable lessons.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The melting pot implied that citizens gradually shed the distinctiveness of their traditions in order to become fully American.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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The Pulitzer board encourages its juries to engage in both robust debate and its own inquiries into the distinctiveness of all entries.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 May 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 diversity of hormone function, from milk to mood, hunger to height, does not occur through the action of any single part of our anatomy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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For bottlenecked species whose numbers are so low that breeding carries a risk of inbreeding, making tiny tweaks to the DNA could create synthetic genetic diversity and expand the gene pool.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
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The Dodgers’ offense, in contrast to the Brewers’, didn’t record a hit off Brewers starter Logan Henderson until the fourth inning.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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In contrast, André Burakovsky and Artyom Levshunov stumbled through forgettable seasons.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Its star, Louise Lasser, graced the covers of People, Newsweek, and TV Guide, back when those distinctions really meant something.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Following a meticulous restoration, its Art Deco soul remains intact, a distinction further affirmed by its Michelin Key.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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“Disparity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparity. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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