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
In the four highest-achieving nations on PISA rankings—Singapore, Japan, South Korea, and Estonia—mathematics is taught in heterogeneous classrooms, with no tracking prior to 10th grade.
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Linda Darling-Hammond, Forbes.com, 28 June 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
The heterogeneous environment creates security gaps that require comprehensive solutions beyond the OS layer.
—Antonio Sanchez, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Additionally, the study’s findings advocate strongly for the protection and restoration of heterogeneous landscapes that maintain connectivity between forest and grasslands, thereby allowing native insects to move around between these natural habitats.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Linda Darling-Hammond, Forbes.com, 28 June 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
The heterogeneous environment creates security gaps that require comprehensive solutions beyond the OS layer.
—Antonio Sanchez, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Additionally, the study’s findings advocate strongly for the protection and restoration of heterogeneous landscapes that maintain connectivity between forest and grasslands, thereby allowing native insects to move around between these natural habitats.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heterogeneous
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Fantastic Fest has announced the film lineup for its 20th edition, promising an eclectic mix of horror, action, sci-fi, comedy, animation, and otherwise unclassifiable cinema that befits its status as the weirdest stop on the very busy fall festival circuit.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
14 Aug. 2025
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Slated for release in theaters on Christmas Day, Marty Supreme has quite the eclectic ensemble.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
13 Aug. 2025
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Others accused the brand of catering to Black elitism, erasing the varied experiences of Black Americans involvement with the Ralph Lauren brand.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
17 Aug. 2025
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This opens the door to more natural writing and varied phrasing.—
Jeremy Fields,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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However, research is mixed, with some studies finding benefits and others showing no effect.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
14 Aug. 2025
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The monthly consumer price index was mixed, showing some impacts from tariffs but some price declines in large categories.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
13 Aug. 2025
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Your commitment to innovation is clear from the stock photos of a diverse group of people deeply engaged in what appears to be a breakthrough moment involving a laptop and some very enthusiastic pointing.—
Greg Mania,
New Yorker,
6 Aug. 2025
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That includes examining how digital agents interact with diverse teams, supporting inclusion efforts and avoiding bias amplification through unchecked machine learning.—
Dr. Timothy J. Giardino,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The first, PCMark for Android, performs assorted productivity operations in a smartphone-style window, giving a sense of Android app performance on the device.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
15 Aug. 2025
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There is a huge variety of treats to choose from at the bakery including assorted cookies, cakes, scones and cinnamon rolls.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Heterogeneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heterogeneous. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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