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
Starting in the 1990s, the country saw decades of growth in test scores and graduation rates, while racial disparities declined.
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ABC News, 13 May 2026
Starting in the 1990s, the country saw decades of growth in test scores and graduation rates, while racial disparities declined.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
In the end, the rounding disparity should not have made a significant difference to the cumulative results.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 13 May 2026
That said, the sport needs to limit the disparity in spending capabilities between the teams to some degree.
—Jim Bowden, New York Times, 13 May 2026
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ABC News, 13 May 2026
Starting in the 1990s, the country saw decades of growth in test scores and graduation rates, while racial disparities declined.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
In the end, the rounding disparity should not have made a significant difference to the cumulative results.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 13 May 2026
That said, the sport needs to limit the disparity in spending capabilities between the teams to some degree.
—Jim Bowden, New York Times, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disparity
Noun
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The difference is Giannis could be entering the final year of his contract.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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The obsession with a hundred has something to do with our attraction to round numbers, but, at that speed, every mile per hour does make a difference.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
17 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 task force has worked to identify a replacement name aligned with the college’s current priorities, including increasing diversity and choosing someone with direct ties to the institution.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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Generational diversity can absolutely be an asset.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The throw-on-and-go silhouette feels effortlessly polished, while contrast trim adds a subtle, elevated touch.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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By contrast, The Pig luxuriates in acres of fresh air, wrapped by lushly landscaped gardens.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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This heroically eccentric diner draws no distinction between vegetarianism and hedonism.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The settlement is also intended to maintain a credible distinction between college and pro sports.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
11 May 2026
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“Disparity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparity. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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