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 Thermomechanical recycling, another energy-intensive endeavor, relies on high-quality, homogeneous feedstock that can only be processed a limited number of times before the plastic degrades. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 17 June 2026 Even Japan, famously homogeneous, has a Black goalkeeper who was born in Arkansas to a father from Ghana. — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026 Real sea ice isn’t homogeneous. — Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026 Just a homogeneous blend all the way down to within a few thousand kilometers of the center. — Paul Sutter, Space.com, 24 May 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 Wildcats managed just two free throw makes in the entire Elam segment while KU took control of the contest.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • During the entire World Cup on game nights and eves, Miami-area hotels increased their revenue per room by 37%, compared to one year ago, according to CoStar.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Definition of entire
Adjective
  • Lawsuit attacks diversity efforts The lawsuit comes amid a broader crackdown on diversity initiatives nationwide as conservatives argue similar programs treat white people unfairly.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • Across the pond, All-Star Games don’t exist, and there really aren’t any similar types of contests.
    — Kamran Nia July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Definition of similar
Adjective
  • Taking 4 million barrels off the market would be roughly comparable to the amount that China stopped importing during the war – an action oil analysts say has helped keep energy prices relatively low despite the record-smashing oil supply shock.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • The system is still expanding, but new units are contributing more of the overall growth as comparable sales moderate.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of comparable
Adjective
  • However, elites’ DNA contained genetic similarities known as runs of homozygosity — adjacent genetic markers indicating common ancestry — and their genomes tended to be more homogenous than those of non-elites.
    — Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • If cultural similarity were the sine qua non of syncing up, then homogenous rosters would be the recipe for success.
    — Michael Morris, Time, 1 July 2026
Definition of homogenous
Adjective
  • As the commercial loads in the English- and Spanish-language broadcasts were not identical, Nielsen does not categorize the two feeds as uniform simulcasts.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 July 2026
  • OpenAI treated mothers as one group of caregivers rather than a single uniform audience.
    — Christine Michel Carter, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of uniform
Adjective
  • Make the record part of the workflow, not a parallel exercise that competes with it.
    — Tony Grout, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Frey Monday, a Sacramento State student, said policy improvements will only reach the students when accompanied by a parallel shift in the culture on campus.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of parallel

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