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Recent Examples of heterogeneous Extensive studies of various lunar samples derived from the melting of lunar mantle have shown a heterogeneous distribution of water in the lunar interior with abundances ranging from about 1 μg g−1 to 200 μg g−1 (refs. 9,15,16,17,18,19). Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 July 2025 At the heart of its culture pulses a standard of duality—heterogeneous players coexisting in harmony— […] Power sparks in the nodes which link diverse components. Waiyee Loh, JSTOR Daily, 2 July 2025 Within the first few days after the injury, a blastema—a mass of heterogeneous cells—formed at the wound site. Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2025 Pollin researches networked systems that require networks that are more dense, heterogeneous, battery powered, and spectrum constrained. IEEE Spectrum, 7 Sep. 2018 See All Example Sentences for heterogeneous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heterogeneous
Adjective
  • Rashid also said that Chiu wasn’t afraid to look to more eclectic works for potential purchases.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • The scope of Huntrix’s fictional audience is emphasized through overhead shots of massive arena concerts, and made more personal by close-ups of the eclectic men, women, and children united through their commitment.
    Yvonne Kim, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Demi Moore is one star who knows the power of a varied, aesthetic-spanning serve.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Colorado has the talent, depth and varied skillsets to build an elite power play.
    Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Because the sliding molecules are built into the gel (not just mixed in), their motion directly couples with the gel’s stretching.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Known for excellent hazy IPAs as well as a stellar mixed fermentation/sour program, Hill Farmstead is worth the drive as some beer people consider a visit to their small but inviting tasting room almost a religious pilgrimage.
    Em Sauter, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Recognizing the value of diverse skills, creating mutual trust, and deliberately building team cohesion are lessons every executive can apply on Earth.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The United States became more demographically diverse, and fewer people were married from 2023 to 2024.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The $349 Security Starter system comes with a base unit (ADT's equivalent of a hub), three door/window sensors, a motion sensor, and assorted yard signs and stickers.
    John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
  • There’s also a whole other panel of buttons on the right and assorted switches and displays around the cockpit.
    Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Heterogeneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heterogeneous. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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