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
But when platitudes aren’t backed by action, the disparity between branding and behavior becomes impossible to ignore.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 17 Mar. 2026
These disparities could reflect the different evolutionary histories and environmental birthplaces of Ryugu, Bennu, and the parent bodies of the Murchison and Orgeuil samples.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2026
The observational study could not establish direct cause and effect, with the authors noting that more research is needed to address existing disparities.
—Dr. Anna Jinnah, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
Its Best Picture rival performed well but reached a smaller audience, and that disparity can work against a film late in awards season.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 17 Mar. 2026
These disparities could reflect the different evolutionary histories and environmental birthplaces of Ryugu, Bennu, and the parent bodies of the Murchison and Orgeuil samples.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2026
The observational study could not establish direct cause and effect, with the authors noting that more research is needed to address existing disparities.
—Dr. Anna Jinnah, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
Its Best Picture rival performed well but reached a smaller audience, and that disparity can work against a film late in awards season.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disparity
Noun
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The legislation was the Senate’s attempt to reconcile the differences between the two bills before sending them back to the House.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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One key difference is that airports using private contractors have reported fewer disruptions tied to the shutdown.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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Optimal distinctiveness essentially says that people want to belong to a group and to still be unique in some way at the same time.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
18 Mar. 2026
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This distinctiveness enables theatergoers to engage more fully with a narrative that is centered on living and indulging in the human experience rather than simply acting as passive observers.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Mar. 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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Decline in corporate disclosures on diversity, climate At the same time of a doubling down on worker efforts, there have been broad declines in the overall rate of corporate disclosure.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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Most scientists agree that the most recent ice age, which ended approximately 11,700 years ago, is the reason for Ireland’s lack of reptile diversity.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
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The rooms Quietly radiant, the 89 accommodations are aesthetically a lovely contrast to the public zones, featuring deeper, warmer tones of wood in curvaceous silhouettes that evoke femininity, with plush carpeting that echoes tatami mats.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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In contrast to Clemson’s special campaign, USC has had something of a mulligan season in 2025-26.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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The pubs worth knowing now O’Flaherty’s Irish Pub in downtown San Jose has built its reputation around soccer watch parties, and that distinction matters.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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That distinction sits at the heart of the scientific debate surrounding the company’s work.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Disparity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparity. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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