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
Another thing is that the robots in Lai’s experiments were identical, while in a real-world work cell, robotic teams are quite often heterogeneous.
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Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
The electrolyzer’s design addresses fouling, current distribution, and thermal management, which are common failure points for electrochemical systems receiving heterogeneous feedstocks.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
Ray Wang, research director for semiconductors, supply chain and emerging technology at Futurum Group, pointed out that the AI industry is not heterogeneous.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025
This finding favours a heterogeneous distribution of water in the lunar mantle, consistent with the dichotomy distribution of Th concentration on the surface of the Moon5.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 July 2025
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Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
The electrolyzer’s design addresses fouling, current distribution, and thermal management, which are common failure points for electrochemical systems receiving heterogeneous feedstocks.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
Ray Wang, research director for semiconductors, supply chain and emerging technology at Futurum Group, pointed out that the AI industry is not heterogeneous.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025
This finding favours a heterogeneous distribution of water in the lunar mantle, consistent with the dichotomy distribution of Th concentration on the surface of the Moon5.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heterogeneous
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Spa staff was also on-point with appointments running smoothly and explanations of the venue’s eclectic treatments.—
Sara Liss,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
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Celebrating nine years in business this month, Bywater has succeeded in establishing an eclectic gathering spot for locals and a vibrant business always eager to give back.—
Stephanie Gallman Jordan,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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The result is a category that’s far more varied than many drinkers realize, ranging from classic rye-forward blends to dessert-style cream whiskies to smoky single malts coming out of British Columbia.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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And over the past few years, the options for spending a night on the rails in the lap of luxury have grown more varied (though, admittedly, pricey) than ever—from Peru to Penang, and Cornwall to Cape Town, the possibilities are endless.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2026
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While the letter sent mixed signals regarding AI, Mohen’s acknowledgement that the platform is overrun with slop seems a step in the right direction.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Its premiere at the Venice International Film Festival brought a rousing ovation — maybe that metric does hold some water — and mixed reviews that picked apart the film’s pacing and characterization and the audacity of ending with a Lord Bryon quote over one from Shelley.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2026
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This launch represents a significant step toward turning robots into universal, upgradable machines capable of performing diverse tasks in homes and workplaces.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Jan. 2026
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Hood said investors shouldn’t worry about the exposure to one of Microsoft’s major partners, pointing out that roughly $344 billion of the RPO came from a diverse set of other customers.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Among their assorted design projects, Current and Elliott had a 10-year partnership with William Sonoma Group, and had ongoing collections for Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, teen and adult.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
22 Jan. 2026
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On rare occasions over the last two decades, SPARTA has been referenced in amicus briefs—which are advocacy documents by parties not in a case—and assorted litigation exhibits usually not central to a dispute.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Heterogeneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heterogeneous. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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