as in equivalence
the state or fact of being exactly the same in number, amount, status, or quality
it's absurd to suggest that there's an equality in the evil committed by the Nazis and the crimes of the government of that Asian country
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Recent Examples of equality
Over the next hundred years, groups — many starting at the local level — catalyzed radical change for the better in our country, leading to voter enfranchisement, civil rights, greater equality for the marginalized, and vast civic improvements across towns, cities and governments.
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Anastasia G McAteer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025
This momentum continued into the 90s — a decade full of significant strides for gender equality and yet fraught with problematic notions on the treatment of women.
—Christina Hillsberg, People.com, 16 June 2025
True patriotism means grappling with the contradictions inherent in forging a union of diverse voices while striving to honor the promise of freedom and equality for all.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2025
The growing preponderance of gray dads marks both the prerogatives of maleness and greater gender equality.
—Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 14 June 2025
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Anastasia G McAteer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025
This momentum continued into the 90s — a decade full of significant strides for gender equality and yet fraught with problematic notions on the treatment of women.
—Christina Hillsberg, People.com, 16 June 2025
True patriotism means grappling with the contradictions inherent in forging a union of diverse voices while striving to honor the promise of freedom and equality for all.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2025
The growing preponderance of gray dads marks both the prerogatives of maleness and greater gender equality.
—Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equality
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The revenue equivalence theorem states that, under certain idealized mathematical conditions, a seller should expect the same revenue under all four auction types.—
Jack Murtagh,
Scientific American,
9 June 2025
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By seeking asset-token equivalence and regulatory interoperability, the company is building what could become a common framework not just for startups and DeFi protocols, but for banks, hedge funds, and asset managers as well.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Their route to walking across the stage to receive a diploma might have taken some detours and extra years, but the joy in earning a high school diploma or equivalency certificate was evident at the Poway Adult School’s 60th annual commencement ceremony.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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Just three days before the debate upended Biden’s campaign, the New York Times drew equivalency between concerns about his age and the accuracy of videos being circulated by Republicans.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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“Equality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equality. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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