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
State and federal civil rights laws prevent hiring or promotion decisions based on race or gender, but employers are permitted to create affirmative action plans in narrow circumstances to address workforce disparities in historically segregated jobs.
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Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
Conversely, without greater participation, disparities in wealth would only be increased according to the report.
—Frank Holland, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Yet half of all of working Americans still did not have access to a retirement plan with matching contributions from an employer to remedy this gross disparity.
—Time Staff, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
These racial health disparities are well documented, but the new forecast underscores the need for better prevention measures and health care policies, Joynt Maddox says.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 25 Feb. 2026
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Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
Conversely, without greater participation, disparities in wealth would only be increased according to the report.
—Frank Holland, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Yet half of all of working Americans still did not have access to a retirement plan with matching contributions from an employer to remedy this gross disparity.
—Time Staff, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
These racial health disparities are well documented, but the new forecast underscores the need for better prevention measures and health care policies, Joynt Maddox says.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disparity
Noun
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The difference between the two teams in the table could be more than just one point after this weekend’s encounter.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Bridges later established the Ruby Bridges Foundation to promote respect and appreciation for people’s differences.—
Susan DeGrane,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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For Glomski, that distinctiveness is the point.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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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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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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Many trees also attract a diversity of wildlife to feast on fruits and seeds or sip pollen from blooms, all of which enhance a garden’s beauty.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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On individual grades, OCU has an A- in academics, A in diversity and A- in campus.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
3 Mar. 2026
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There’s an update on the barn jacket in a soft light blue wash, with a contrast white leather collar; a sweeping denim car coat ideal for transitional weather, and an A-line denim skirt designed to be worn over pants.—
Libby Page,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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The rivalry brings out their contrasts, and the success of both programs magnifies the differences even more.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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On Faire, GILi Guise is tagged as women- and Latino-owned and explicitly marked as not selling on Amazon—a distinction Falesnik is quick to stand behind.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
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Never quite finding a permanent home at any position on the Dolphins’ offensive line, Eichenberg holds the distinction of starting at all five positions in his time with Miami.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Disparity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparity. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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