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
This stark disparity creates a quiet, devastating ripple effect.
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Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Research shows that single people going through cancer care have worse outcomes, and DelFattore said those disparities are amplified by stereotypes often held by doctors.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
In his new report, Brinkman cites Tesla’s disappointing deliveries—just 358,000 vehicles for Q1—then uses that number to spotlight the giant and growing historical disparity between the market’s vast hyper-bullish expectations and Tesla’s actual underwhelming performance.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Finally, some of these gaps may also reflect deeper disparities in access to care.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Apr. 2026
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Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Research shows that single people going through cancer care have worse outcomes, and DelFattore said those disparities are amplified by stereotypes often held by doctors.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
In his new report, Brinkman cites Tesla’s disappointing deliveries—just 358,000 vehicles for Q1—then uses that number to spotlight the giant and growing historical disparity between the market’s vast hyper-bullish expectations and Tesla’s actual underwhelming performance.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Finally, some of these gaps may also reflect deeper disparities in access to care.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disparity
Noun
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The difference came down to shot-making.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Adding your mattress to your spring cleaning checklist can make a real difference.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Humor about the pickle often stems from its distinctiveness—its tangy, assertive flavor and odd appearance lend themselves to exaggerated, whimsical depictions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 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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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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The city of Fort Worth was provided an update on Tuesday afternoon on the Small Business Development Program, a program that was developed as a result of last summer’s vote to end city programs that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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In 2024, Mizzou dissolved its inclusion, diversity and equity division to avoid budget cuts proposed by anti-DEI state legislators.—
Jack Harvel
April 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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Mantello has chosen to have different actors play the young Biff (Joaquin Consuelos) and the young Happy (Jake Termine), sharpening the contrast between their potential and their fates.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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In contrast, Ionic capitals, which are more restrained, currently grace the columns at the entrance of the White House.—
Kevin D. Murphy,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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The distinction may be beside the point for the workers affected.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Until recent years, the NCAA didn’t entertain a distinction because neither player would have been eligible.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Disparity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparity. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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