homogenous

adjective

Definition of homogenousnext
as in unchanging
made up of the same kind of people or things a campus with homogenous brick buildings

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Recent Examples of homogenous And that makes a space feels like a homogenous hotel lobby, says Christine Tuttle of Christine Tuttle Design. — Madeline Bilis, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026 Black women and women of color are typically othered in any homogenous profession like policing. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 June 2026 Just as with acceleration, handling for electric vehicles these days is quickly becoming homogenous, with only occasional welcome surprises, like BMW's iX3, which managed to disguise its considerable heft in an almost magical manner. — Jeremy White, Wired News, 9 June 2026 For devotees, the juicy flavors, rainbow colors, and irregular shapes and sizes of heirloom tomatoes are worlds away from the blandly homogenous red armies sold in supermarkets. — Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for homogenous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for homogenous
  1. unchanging
  2. homogeneous
  3. entire
  4. similar
  5. uniform
  6. matching
Adjective
  • On just one unchanging set, an old-time concert hall designed by Rachel Hauck and made appropriately ominous, a tiny ensemble enacts a whole Greek tragedy of love and sacrifice that goes from the land of the living to the underworld and back.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 July 2026
  • There is a fallacy in thinking of languages as brute and unchanging facts, laid out distinctly like elements in the periodic table.
    — Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Definition of unchanging
Adjective
  • Landscapes become more homogeneous, and vegetation gives way to shrubland.
    — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
  • These are traditionally homogeneous societies that maintain village values of mutual support.
    — Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
Definition of homogeneous
Adjective
  • Inside the hammam, an entire hallway is devoted to visually telling their love story through art and historic panels.
    — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • And as much as fans want to overreact to one play, the position switch – remember, Proctor played left tackle his entire career at Alabama – as well as the jump to the NFL can’t be disregarded.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of entire
Adjective
  • Crowley's mention of the Evers endorsement drew a round of applause at both of his campaign stops in New Glarus and Madison this week, but similar votes of confidence haven't always been decisive in other primaries.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • California is among multiple states, including Maryland and Connecticut, that have passed or are considering similar measures.
    — Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of similar
Adjective
  • Many brands also use binders, starches and other additives to help create uniform slices.
    — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The bar’s aesthetic verges on Brutalist, with walls made of concrete blocks, uniform round tables, and stone chairs affixed to the floor, but its offerings are a more conventional list of classic cocktails, including Spritzes and Negronis.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of uniform
Adjective
  • This piece appears to have a yellow-gold case paved with diamonds, a black dial, and a matching black strap.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Best known for her quick comedic timing and recent acting credit on HBO’s Hacks, the artist donned two red, white and blue prize ribbons atop a matching bikini top in the music video for her song Prettiest Girl in America.
    — Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of matching

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“Homogenous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homogenous. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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