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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of disparity
This stark disparity creates a quiet, devastating ripple effect.
—
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
See All Example Sentences for disparity
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
See All Example Sentences for disparity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disparity
Noun
-
The difference came down to shot-making.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
-
Adding your mattress to your spring cleaning checklist can make a real difference.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Providing more distinctiveness is Neville’s tagging along for the weekly dinner with the host (Edebiri in this case), Michaels and select cast members, which takes place early in the schedule and at the same Italian restaurant every week.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2026
-
Doors opened; doors narrowed again when Jewish distinctiveness reasserted itself, whether through religious observance, Zionism, or simple refusal to disappear.—
Kenneth L. Marcus,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
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
-
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
Noun
-
As the former Senior Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, North America at Warner Bros, Horne has established herself in the industry as a champion of diversity, elevating underrepresented voices.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2026
-
Fitterling, who is widely recognized as one of the few openly gay CEOs of a Fortune 500 company, also won praise for pushing Dow toward greater openness on LGBTQ+ inclusion and diversity.—
Ruth Umoh,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The healthy birthday basket is a noticeable contrast to the treats of yesteryear for Fatou, who has been photographed eating cake throughout the years on her birthday, including on her 58th birthday in 2015.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
-
The contrast between 2009 and what’s happened over the past 16 months — as the city deals with its biggest budget headaches since Sanders was mayor — is striking.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The distinction may be beside the point for the workers affected.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
-
Until recent years, the NCAA didn’t entertain a distinction because neither player would have been eligible.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Disparity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparity. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
