as in difference
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a state of being different in a way that is not fair, reasonable, or expected
The author does not explain the disproportion between the value of the stones.
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Recent Examples of disproportion
Between the assassination in Sarajevo, the mass slaughter in the trenches, and the stagnant front lines lie disproportions so immense that cause and effect lose all relation.
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George Packer,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2025
The implications of this enormous disproportion are obvious, given that few governments support more than one or a handful of official languages.
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Ross Perlin,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Apr. 2024
Those numbers and disproportion are likely to explode under the new law, in a climate where many people of color oppose Israel’s actions and many members of the Jewish faith see dangerous antisemites behind ugly encounters around Israel.
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Ron Kuby,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2024
Just as the point of state neutrality is personal non-neutrality, the point of political egalitarianism is interpersonal disproportion.
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Becca Rothfeld,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Mar. 2024
See All Example Sentences for disproportion
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2025
The implications of this enormous disproportion are obvious, given that few governments support more than one or a handful of official languages.
—
Ross Perlin,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Apr. 2024
Those numbers and disproportion are likely to explode under the new law, in a climate where many people of color oppose Israel’s actions and many members of the Jewish faith see dangerous antisemites behind ugly encounters around Israel.
—
Ron Kuby,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2024
Just as the point of state neutrality is personal non-neutrality, the point of political egalitarianism is interpersonal disproportion.
—
Becca Rothfeld,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Mar. 2024
See All Example Sentences for disproportion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disproportion
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Premium ticket sales made up the difference, and 60% of Delta’s total revenue now comes from higher-margin lines like premium cabins, loyalty programs, and cargo.
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Stay Vigilant While bed bugs are notoriously tricky to eliminate, layered treatment strategies can make all the difference.
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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?
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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.
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Cheuk urged directors to lean into their creative distinctiveness.
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Other huge fashion conglomerates like LVMH and Kering have grown in such a way that sometimes the individual brands lose their distinctiveness.
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The animals that lacked sucrose developed an imbalance in their gut microbes and increased inflammation within the intestines and liver.
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This systemic imbalance has forced a massive realignment of the physical retail footprint, permanently redrawing real estate demand away from traditional venues and toward elite experiential properties or rapidly expanding discount chains.
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There's an important distinction between a role being loved by fans and a role being loved by the actress who played her, however.
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That distinction belonged to William McChesney Martin, who served from 1951 until early 1970.
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Curaçao’s scoreline against Germany, a four-time World Cup champion, was a reminder that the talent disparity can be big against the strongest teams.
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But that is an average, with wide disparities among states.
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One Black billionaire can be held up as evidence of progress, while the broader system that continues to produce Black inequality remains intact.
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The rebellion was shaped not only by political disagreements but also by conflicts over land, labor, social inequality, and Native American policy.
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“Disproportion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disproportion. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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