as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts
the seating in the hall was a heterogeneous collection of old school desk chairs, wood and metal folding chairs, and even a few plush theater seats
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Recent Examples of heterogeneous
Rather than forcing every participant onto the same technical stack, the system creates a universal layer that can interoperate across heterogeneous infrastructures.
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
The view is not singular, and as such, there’ll be something for everyone to question, especially as Jews and Blacks are often described as a community, when neither is heterogeneous.
—Robert Lloyd, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2026
The view is not singular, and as such, there'll be something for everyone to question, especially as Jews and Blacks are often described as a community, when neither is heterogeneous.
—Robert Lloyd, Houston Chronicle, 4 Feb. 2026
The view is not singular, and as such, there’ll be something for everyone to question, especially as Jews and Black people are often described as a community, when neither is heterogeneous.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
The view is not singular, and as such, there’ll be something for everyone to question, especially as Jews and Blacks are often described as a community, when neither is heterogeneous.
—Robert Lloyd, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2026
The view is not singular, and as such, there'll be something for everyone to question, especially as Jews and Blacks are often described as a community, when neither is heterogeneous.
—Robert Lloyd, Houston Chronicle, 4 Feb. 2026
The view is not singular, and as such, there’ll be something for everyone to question, especially as Jews and Black people are often described as a community, when neither is heterogeneous.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heterogeneous
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The Pacers opened with the eclectic starting lineup of Andrew Nembhard, Quenton Jackson, Ethan Thompson, Jalen Slawson and Pascal Siakam.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2026
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Taking a leaf from its 40-year SXSW parent event in Austin, the UK spin-off unveiled an eclectic conference program and speakers list on Friday, bringing together big names from the worlds of film, TV, tech, the creator economy, music and sport.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Pitt is set up to work as an ensemble show — a strong group of actors, varied characters with distinct experiences, a steady stream of patients and cases that allow new dynamics to emerge — but spending so much time on Robby this season has kept it from becoming one.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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Passengers reported lines stretching of up to two or three hours at some JFK terminals, although wait times varied dramatically from terminal to terminal and at different times of the day.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
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In the city, reactions are more mixed within the Arab elite class, causing a rift between the business community and the intellectuals.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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The factual basis for broader perceptions of gay prosperity is mixed.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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Allegheny County said South Park intentionally keeps its herd small, and sometimes individual bison are traded with zoos and wildlife preserves to keep the herd genetics healthy and diverse.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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News of Coogler’s take on the beloved sci-fi procedural first emerged in 2023, when Carter revealed that Coogler had contacted him about rebooting the series with a diverse cast.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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Adhesive bandages in assorted sizes.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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The brunch stations feature greens, fruit salads, Greek yogurt with assorted toppings, bakery, charcuterie, seafood on ice, an omelet station, and a carving station with prime rib and Atlantic salmon.—
Elaine Rewolinski,
jsonline.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Heterogeneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heterogeneous. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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