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
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).
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 July 2025
This asymmetric and chemically heterogeneous upwelling, influenced by tectonic movement, is concentrated below the Afar region in Ethiopia.
—Jay Kakade
july 05, New Atlas, 5 July 2025
In contrast, the kinds of dependent relationships that Trump has been able to build in the United States remain heterogeneous and fragmented.
—BÁlint Madlovics, Foreign Affairs, 10 Feb. 2025
Pollin researches networked systems that require networks that are more dense, heterogeneous, battery powered, and spectrum constrained.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Sep. 2018
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 July 2025
This asymmetric and chemically heterogeneous upwelling, influenced by tectonic movement, is concentrated below the Afar region in Ethiopia.
—Jay Kakade
july 05, New Atlas, 5 July 2025
In contrast, the kinds of dependent relationships that Trump has been able to build in the United States remain heterogeneous and fragmented.
—BÁlint Madlovics, Foreign Affairs, 10 Feb. 2025
Pollin researches networked systems that require networks that are more dense, heterogeneous, battery powered, and spectrum constrained.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Sep. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heterogeneous
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Where To Shop Go Vintage Shopping Bedford is known for its eclectic collection of vintage boutiques that are a delight for both enthusiastic thrifters and casual shoppers.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Post-breakfast, peruse eclectic galleries and vintage shops like VARGA Gallery and Mystery Spot Antiques.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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Comments were varied on this one, but overall editors felt like this one had a solid texture.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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Opinions from evaluators on McGonigle’s ability to handle shortstop on an everyday basis are varied.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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As the government shutdown goes on, there are a lot of mixed messages on Capitol Hill about the health care issue at the center of the fight.—
NPR,
NPR,
12 Oct. 2025
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The hope now is that solid audience scores can make up for decidedly mixed reviews.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Oct. 2025
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Defined by its natural reserve and diverse wildlife, Al Jurf is becoming home to an increasing number of luxury villas with its real estate market driven by the influx of new residents from Russia and India.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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For Abdy, the route to to boost the studio’s output is building a diverse slate of films, whether a movie based on known IP, such as Minecraft, or an original swing, or rebooting a long-dormant franchise.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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During release week, there were five additional digital versions that dropped that adding assorted bonus material.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
5 Oct. 2025
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Kids can also expand their repertoire with assorted refill mixes of pizza and sprinkle brownies, sold separately.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Heterogeneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heterogeneous. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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