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
Does this budget do enough to close widening health and wealth disparities in underserved communities?
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Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
The Sparks had a 14-point advantage at the free-throw line – going 23 for 27 compared to 9 for 16 for the Aces – to help offset the shooting disparity from the field.
—Edith Noriega, Daily News, 3 June 2026
The average price disparity is closer to $6,000 in the overall new-car market.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
The group, whose goal is to end mass incarceration and address racial disparities in the criminal justice system, said most youth arrests are for non-violent offenses.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 June 2026
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Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
The Sparks had a 14-point advantage at the free-throw line – going 23 for 27 compared to 9 for 16 for the Aces – to help offset the shooting disparity from the field.
—Edith Noriega, Daily News, 3 June 2026
The average price disparity is closer to $6,000 in the overall new-car market.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
The group, whose goal is to end mass incarceration and address racial disparities in the criminal justice system, said most youth arrests are for non-violent offenses.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disparity
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Light and Dark Backsplash and White Counters Choose a marble backsplash with a drastic color difference between the white and gray threads of color for a maximalist, glam look.—
Lauren Jones,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
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There are no specific treatments for the strain of Ebola driving the current outbreak, but early medical care can make a big difference.—
Dr. Sanjay Gupta,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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In this role, Ken will lead CNBC Digital and help elevate the ambition, distinctiveness and impact of our journalism across platforms.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
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Success, for us is distinctiveness — being recognized by our design language alone and known as a brand with a clear point of view, forming the right partnerships, and on a more human level, coming back with new ideas and the momentum to keep designing.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
27 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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Most recently, late neoliberalism revived a central aspect of 1970s pluralism, retooled as representative diversity—once again under the pressure of political activism, which reckoned with decades of racially exclusionary collecting, exhibiting, and hiring practices at art institutions.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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As a result, seed diversity and resiliency have been compromised and control of seed has moved away from farmers and local communities to large corporations.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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The rules produced by students at Eton in 1847, by contrast, outlawed the use of hands for propelling the ball.—
Thomas Adam,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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Blaming American negotiators Despite Israel’s displeasure with the emerging agreement, its relatively muted response stands in stark contrast to the fierce campaign Netanyahu waged against the 2015 Iran nuclear deal signed by former President Barack Obama.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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For museums and galleries, diversity replaced criticality as the primary criterion of social distinction, the way to demonstrate participation in a progressive critique of the social order.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The nearest town has the odd distinction of being renowned for ox-cart making.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Disparity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparity. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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