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
Janet Currie, a co-author of the study and professor at Princeton University, noted that these disparities are especially striking.
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Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Back in 2024, a report from the UN said that AI is mirroring gendered bias in society, and gender disparity is already pronounced in the tech industry, with the World Economic Forum reporting in 2023 that women account for only 29 percent of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) workers.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
The biggest disparities in deaths were from prematurity and sudden, unexpected infant death, which is accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed and other deaths from unknown causes.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 7 July 2025
Smartphone ownership mirrors this disparity: 61% of women own smartphones versus 71% of men, a gap that translates to 230 million women without smartphones.
—Trickleup, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Back in 2024, a report from the UN said that AI is mirroring gendered bias in society, and gender disparity is already pronounced in the tech industry, with the World Economic Forum reporting in 2023 that women account for only 29 percent of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) workers.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
The biggest disparities in deaths were from prematurity and sudden, unexpected infant death, which is accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed and other deaths from unknown causes.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 7 July 2025
Smartphone ownership mirrors this disparity: 61% of women own smartphones versus 71% of men, a gap that translates to 230 million women without smartphones.
—Trickleup, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disparity
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Here's the difference: your CPA is likely focused on what's happening this year, minimizing your tax bill, filing returns and staying compliant.—
Steve Hruby,
The Enquirer,
22 July 2025
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But Georgi did not notice much of a difference, and seemed annoyed with his wife.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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The project proposes sweeping reforms to federal agencies, a rollback of progressive policies on climate, LGBTQ+ rights and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, along with an expansion of executive power through civil service restructuring.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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According to Jones, although some of the more mobile creatures had begun to repopulate to similar numbers seen in undisturbed parts of the ocean, the diversity of life may take centuries or more to return.—
Amber X. Chen,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 July 2025
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Four 2026 World Cup venues with roofs In terms of avoiding the heat, Infantino said that in contrast to the Club World Cup, the 2026 World Cup will have four stadiums with roofs - Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium), Dallas (AT&T Stadium), Houston (NRG Stadium) and Vancouver (BC Place).—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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During this year’s legislative sessions, House Republicans noted the contrast between teacher pay and student achievement.—
Carleen Johnson,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
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This distinction allows for protocols that satisfy technical requirements while addressing privacy concerns through meaningful limitations on what data will actually be examined.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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This distinction means that complexes like Gabriel House are subject to a different inspection, certification and regulatory process than Massachusetts nursing homes.—
Jared Kofsky,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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“Disparity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparity. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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