as in equivalency
the state or fact of being exactly the same in number, amount, status, or quality
moviegoers who mistakenly believe that there is an equivalence between the personality of an actor and that of his character
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Recent Examples of equivalence
These lawmakers argue the ICC holds no jurisdiction over Israel and that the warrants create a false equivalence with Hamas.
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Al Weaver, The Hill, 29 Jan. 2025
Yet, with a synopsis drawing equivalence with hit James Norton-starring BBC drama McMafia, which was itself based on a non-fiction book, this one could be ripe for an early option.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
There’s moral equivalence, and then there’s a total moral inversion.
—The Editors, National Review, 20 Feb. 2025
Combating antisemitism should not come at the cost of distorting reality or creating false equivalences.
—Yinam Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
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Al Weaver, The Hill, 29 Jan. 2025
Yet, with a synopsis drawing equivalence with hit James Norton-starring BBC drama McMafia, which was itself based on a non-fiction book, this one could be ripe for an early option.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
There’s moral equivalence, and then there’s a total moral inversion.
—The Editors, National Review, 20 Feb. 2025
Combating antisemitism should not come at the cost of distorting reality or creating false equivalences.
—Yinam Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equivalence
Noun
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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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Turk spoke about how far Fayetteville has come in terms of equality, but said there was still work to do.—
Grace Hurt,
Arkansas Online,
26 June 2025
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From this place and time, building on the work of many before, the Nation started the march—not yet finished—toward securing equality and respect for LGBT people.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
24 June 2025
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“Equivalence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equivalence. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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