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
The networking and collaboration activities that can take place when accessing and designing hypertext are also able to give birth to heterogeneous communities dispersed across geopolitical, cultural, and social borders too.
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Carmen Daniela Maier, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
This letter outlined two main problems with the trial: the study population was too heterogeneous—defined as participants’ differing prior therapies, extent of disease and other factors—and the reviewers were not confident that the positive results were linked to RP1 rather than nivolumab.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 2 May 2026
Not only did its nascent creative and entertainment fields welcome minorities who were historically excluded from other trades, but their success also depended on appealing to a more heterogeneous audience than could be found in other places.
—Lily Rothman, Time, 23 Apr. 2026
Republican opponents of the war, still a minority in their party, according to polls, are a heterogeneous group.
—Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
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Carmen Daniela Maier, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
This letter outlined two main problems with the trial: the study population was too heterogeneous—defined as participants’ differing prior therapies, extent of disease and other factors—and the reviewers were not confident that the positive results were linked to RP1 rather than nivolumab.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 2 May 2026
Not only did its nascent creative and entertainment fields welcome minorities who were historically excluded from other trades, but their success also depended on appealing to a more heterogeneous audience than could be found in other places.
—Lily Rothman, Time, 23 Apr. 2026
Republican opponents of the war, still a minority in their party, according to polls, are a heterogeneous group.
—Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heterogeneous
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There are scenic chairlift rides, an auto toll road to the top of Vermont’s highest peak, a fantastic recreation trail, hiking right out the door, and an awesome town with every activity imaginable, all kinds of great food and eclectic shopping.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Each room has an eclectic mix of contemporary art, antiques, textiles, rugs, and books, and also features a fireplace and generous seating areas.—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
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While the severity of the injuries varied, all of those injured were expected to recover, and most had been released from hospital care within a couple of days.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Few Hollywood stars working today have as varied a skill set as Hugh Jackman.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
17 June 2026
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Many with mixed backgrounds switched allegiances when turning senior, following their heart – or their ambition.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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For many Haitian fans, there were mixed emotions in a country that has long had a soft spot for Brazil’s soccer team.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Inglewood is already diverse — most residents are Latino or Black, and nearly a third are immigrants.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The potential benefits of more inclusive workplaces are 2SLGBTQIA+ professionals better placed to develop and produce diverse Canadian stories to more accurately reflect multicultural audiences at home and worldwide.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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Also on Wednesday, paparazzi snapped photos of Kelce, his brother and assorted male friends entering a members-only restaurant and social club called Birds Streets Club on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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Angelina Guatemala, 64, counted on federal food stamps after retiring a couple of years ago in Ogden, Kansas, from assorted jobs arranging flowers, decorating cakes in shops, and preparing meals.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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“Heterogeneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heterogeneous. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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