homogeneous

adjective

Definition of homogeneousnext
as in entire
somewhat formal made up of the same kind of people or things a fairly homogeneous collection of examples

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Recent Examples of homogeneous Migration and crime Immigration has become increasingly intertwined in Ireland's political debate with concerns over housing, crime and rapidly changing demographics in a country that was drastically more homogeneous a generation ago. — Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 The government favored loans to racially homogeneous suburban developments, and racial covenants maintained that homogeneity. — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026 In a city saturated with homogeneous brunches, El Born’s is a fun option to try something different. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026 From hundreds of drones to an intelligent network China has made significant progress with homogeneous swarms, where large numbers of similar drones operate together. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for homogeneous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for homogeneous
  1. entire
  2. similar
  3. comparable
  4. homogenous
  5. uniform
  6. parallel
Adjective
  • The Fort Worth and Fort Collins shows—the former the only 1976 show ever officially pressed to vinyl, the latter released to streaming services without notice a week before the box’s arrival—are instant classics of Dylan’s entire live oeuvre.
    — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Consider this your chance to improve your entire bed's comfort for less.
    — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of entire
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  • American officials told the Wall Street Journal that Washington had conducted similar attacks secretly in recent weeks.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Similarly, high-risk activities like mountain climbing, skydiving or something similar won't typically be covered (unless specific add-on coverage is included and paid for before traveling).
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of similar
Adjective
  • According to the cooperative, its Co+op Basics products, of which Field Day is a part, already offer prices up to 30% lower than comparable name-brand organic, natural, fair trade and non-GMO products.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • That puts Samsung roughly $100 below Apple at comparable storage levels.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of comparable
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  • Hopkins attributes this to two causes; the party platforms becoming more homogenous and changes in campaign finance laws.
    — Rahul Mukherjee, NPR, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Whisk 2 large eggs in a medium bowl until homogenous and no streaks remain; add ¼ tsp.
    — Beverly Kim, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of homogenous
Adjective
  • But the differences in results in the bodies do show that the capacocha ceremony wasn’t uniform and could vary by geography and by which god was being venerated.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The proposal would establish a more uniform funding system for Granite Bay and Loomis, where residents currently pay different taxes and assessments for fire services.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of uniform
Adjective
  • The event comes amid scandals continuing to run parallel to the royal family, like Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest earlier this year and allegations regarding Meghan Markle’s father, Thomas Markle Sr.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Two parallel histories have shaped electronic music; one runs through clubs and the other through conservatories.
    — Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of parallel

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