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
These liaisons are consensual but fraught by infidelity, disparities in age and power, shifting norms.
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Judy Berman, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
When vaccination decisions depend on individual physician advice rather than a consistent policy, disparities arise.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2026
The figure is 7x what the Stars generated locally last year and highlights the financial disparity within the league.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 5 Mar. 2026
There is one monumental study, The Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN), that has been uncovering the disparities in reproductive aging between women of color and white women.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 4 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for disparity
Judy Berman, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
When vaccination decisions depend on individual physician advice rather than a consistent policy, disparities arise.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2026
The figure is 7x what the Stars generated locally last year and highlights the financial disparity within the league.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 5 Mar. 2026
There is one monumental study, The Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN), that has been uncovering the disparities in reproductive aging between women of color and white women.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disparity
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But ultimately, San Diego’s quality was the difference, as Anders Dreyer’s first-half goal gave the visitors a 1-0 win.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2026
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Coby White’s influence There’s a distinct difference with the Hornets’ second unit and that has a lot to do with Coby White’s arrival.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
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For Glomski, that distinctiveness is the point.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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In the immediate future, Murray said, the Post would concentrate on areas that demonstrate authority, distinctiveness and impact, and resonate with readers, including politics, national affairs and security.—
David Bauder,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 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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In Ann Arbor, Michigan, Elvana Hammoud, 55, a diversity strategist, drives a Mach-E electric SUV as well as a Ford Raptor truck that costs $100 to fill up when gas is over $3.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The consolidation of two major studios, two major streaming services, two of the biggest employers of writers, would inevitably mean layoffs, fewer jobs for writers, less diversity of films and series, pressure on compensation for workers and higher prices for consumers.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2026
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There’s an update on the barn jacket in a soft light blue wash, with a contrast white leather collar; a sweeping denim car coat ideal for transitional weather, and an A-line denim skirt designed to be worn over pants.—
Libby Page,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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The rivalry brings out their contrasts, and the success of both programs magnifies the differences even more.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Just this month, England’s Northern Ballet premiered Gentleman Jack, which has the extremely rare distinction of being full-length ballet with a lesbian protagonist.—
Chloe Angyal,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
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That distinction belongs to a 2003 Ferrari Enzo.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Disparity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparity. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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