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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as in diversity
the quality or state of being composed of many different elements or types
the ever increasing heterogeneousness of the nation's population will bring about a whole new set of challenges
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Recent Examples of heterogeneous
Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 July 2025
At the heart of its culture pulses a standard of duality—heterogeneous players coexisting in harmony— […] Power sparks in the nodes which link diverse components.
—Waiyee Loh, JSTOR Daily, 2 July 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
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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Adjective
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).
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 July 2025
At the heart of its culture pulses a standard of duality—heterogeneous players coexisting in harmony— […] Power sparks in the nodes which link diverse components.
—Waiyee Loh, JSTOR Daily, 2 July 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
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
Adjective
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Instantly, the living room becomes more interesting, eclectic, and intentional.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
30 Aug. 2025
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Not only is the food remarkable, but the small, cozy restaurant is filled with decor he’s collected over the years, giving it an eclectic charm that makes the whole experience unforgettable.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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While rooted in good intentions to promote diversity and sensitivity, the movement has evolved into a moral panic that risks stifling creativity and narrowing the bounds of free expression.—
Kevin Dickinson,
Big Think,
2 Sep. 2025
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The 2023 article also said that gender diversity contributes to greater prioritization of corporate social responsibility, social performance and social innovation.—
Vidya Plainfield,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Dehou heterocercal stone loaches varied in coloring depending on whether the fish came from inside or outside of the cave, researchers said and photos show.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
26 Aug. 2025
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The reasons behind this failure are varied, but one issue, which affects 43% of businesses, is the limitations of their tech stacks.—
Gautam Lohia,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The older Williams won seven Grand Slam titles in singles and another two in mixed doubles.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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The publication forecast frequent snowstorms for New England, mixed rain and snow along the Atlantic coast, classic winter conditions for the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley and North Central states, and significant mountain snow in the Pacific Northwest.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Hardee's offers a variety of breakfast sandwiches, wraps and even biscuits and gravy with a side of tater tots and a coffee.—
Katie Wiseman,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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Italian seasoning is a floral medley of a variety of herbs and adds fantastic flavor in one fell swoop.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Her 8-year-old son Auron has been studying the diverse plants that grow there and learning to pull up invasive species.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Film Festival with a robust lineup led by female filmmakers, highlighting the nation’s growing influence in international cinema through diverse storytelling approaches.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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During the second distillation, the ingredients of Mole Poblano, cacao, roasted chilies, and assorted spices are introduced into the still, allowing the spirit vapors to pass through those ingredients, infusing the mezcal with a rich, layered complexity.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Pull out all of the food I’d tucked into assorted pockets during the day and put it into the bear can, locked and stowed far away from the tent.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Outside,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Heterogeneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heterogeneous. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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