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
Waste streams are heterogeneous, variable and scattered.
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Rob Day, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Large companies often have a heterogeneous IT environment where different regions and divisions use different ERP and supply chain applications.
—Steve Banker, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Shanghai has officially unveiled its first heterogeneous humanoid robot training center, marking a significant accomplishment in China's robotics development.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Feb. 2025
Palantir’s platforms address this need by effectively handling complex, heterogeneous data sources.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2025
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Rob Day, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Large companies often have a heterogeneous IT environment where different regions and divisions use different ERP and supply chain applications.
—Steve Banker, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Shanghai has officially unveiled its first heterogeneous humanoid robot training center, marking a significant accomplishment in China's robotics development.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Feb. 2025
Palantir’s platforms address this need by effectively handling complex, heterogeneous data sources.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heterogeneous
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Even from just those three cars, the eclectic nature of the Bicester Scramble is clear.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The eclectic ambiance, adorned with Uzbek tapestries, complements the adventurous palate of its offerings. Casa Dragones Tasting Room A staple in San Miguel's spirits scene, the Casa Dragones Tasting Room offers an immersive experience into the world of premium tequila.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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What transpired over the next few minutes felt like a shot — or three — of pure Stagecoach adrenaline, stronger and more intoxicating than any of the varied liquors that had been guzzled all over the Empire Polo Club grounds over the previous 72 hours.—
Paul Albani-Burgio,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Diabetes is a lifelong condition whose consequences can be varied: nerve damage, heart disease, digestive problems, foot ulcers.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Monday as investors assessed China's promises to support domestic businesses as well as developments in trade negotiations between the U.S. and countries in the region.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2025
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Nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills, this park is home to two stunning groves of giant sequoias, surrounded by lush mixed conifer forests.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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The school district is one of the nation’s largest and most ethnically and religiously diverse.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Some of the biggest opportunities for Fort Worth include growth in population, growing the technology industry, expanding tourism, becoming more inclusive and diverse, protecting the environment, and creating job opportunities.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Highly recommended, too, is a heaping plate of crunchy calamari, best enjoyed at a table while taking in the assorted bric-á-brac hanging throughout the restaurant like kitschy little reminders into Charlotte’s culinary past.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
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What might destroy our society is not immigrants or refugees or Palestinians or women seeking abortions or trans people or any of the other assorted others that have been posited as undermining American society.—
Viet Thanh Nguyễn,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Heterogeneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heterogeneous. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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