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
Censorship and gender disparities within the industry in Asia are equally challenging for women.
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Clifford Coonan, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
This reflects the important role primary care plays in reducing health disparities.
—Web Golinkin, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Coach Prime lamented the resource disparity at Big 12 media day in early July.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
Such disparities contribute to health inequity.
—Twin Cities, 30 Aug. 2025
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Clifford Coonan, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
This reflects the important role primary care plays in reducing health disparities.
—Web Golinkin, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Coach Prime lamented the resource disparity at Big 12 media day in early July.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
Such disparities contribute to health inequity.
—Twin Cities, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disparity
Noun
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Six separate receivers have caught touchdown passes already this season, a stark difference from a season ago when Green was criticized for being too reliant on a small number of playmakers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
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However, there's a significant difference between containing and controlling a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But there is little diversity in these feeder roles.—
Gena Cox,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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No court has outlawed private-sector diversity, equity, and inclusion.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In that spirit, the exhibition resists the expectation that women and non-binary artists must define themselves in contrast to a male norm.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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In contrast to conventional phases of matter, the non-equilibrium quantum ones are defined by their dynamical and time-evolving properties.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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By every measurement, there is a clear line of distinction between the two groups within the league’s 18 starters.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Legal operations often involve context, judgment and subtle distinctions that automation isn’t yet equipped to handle.—
Jens Erik Gould,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Disparity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparity. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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