as in difference
a state or condition in which different things do not occur in equal amounts
They discussed the problem of inequality between students. He accused the company of inequality in its hiring practices.
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Recent Examples of inequality
Starmer has, however, faced ongoing criticism from those in his own party over the death and devastation in Gaza, and his more right-leaning policies related to trans people, civil liberties, immigration and measures to tackle soaring inequality.
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Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
DataHaven found that a legacy of racial and residential segregation has contributed to lingering inequality, with Black and Latino communities facing significant disadvantages and lower quality of life.
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P.r. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
Consider, among other things, the inequality of pleasure.
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David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
Just like the golden ratio for the earlier inequality, setting α equal to √2 prevents a better approximation result.
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Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
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Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
DataHaven found that a legacy of racial and residential segregation has contributed to lingering inequality, with Black and Latino communities facing significant disadvantages and lower quality of life.
—
P.r. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
Consider, among other things, the inequality of pleasure.
—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
Just like the golden ratio for the earlier inequality, setting α equal to √2 prevents a better approximation result.
—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for inequality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inequality
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Premium ticket sales made up the difference, and 60% of Delta’s total revenue now comes from higher-margin lines like premium cabins, loyalty programs, and cargo.
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Stay Vigilant While bed bugs are notoriously tricky to eliminate, layered treatment strategies can make all the difference.
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That diversity is reflected in the various mediums seen throughout the show, from painting and photography to three-dimensional artworks.
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The creative duo came into the podcast studio to discuss their stunning collaboration in the Summer 2026 issue—a sprawling portrait both of modern Texan life and, more broadly, of American diversity, 250 years into the nation’s history.
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Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.
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As to what there is to see along the way, Miss Manners hopes that whoever follows will have the common courtesy, if not the common sense, to follow at a modest distance and with eyes elsewhere — no ifs, ands, buts or butts.
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The animals that lacked sucrose developed an imbalance in their gut microbes and increased inflammation within the intestines and liver.
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This systemic imbalance has forced a massive realignment of the physical retail footprint, permanently redrawing real estate demand away from traditional venues and toward elite experiential properties or rapidly expanding discount chains.
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Cheuk urged directors to lean into their creative distinctiveness.
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Other huge fashion conglomerates like LVMH and Kering have grown in such a way that sometimes the individual brands lose their distinctiveness.
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How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?
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However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.
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That divergence shows up across every category the report examines — pricing, events strategy, wine club management and tasting room approach.
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All too often, voices raised in the name of superpatriotism denounce honest divergences as akin to treason.
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Curaçao’s scoreline against Germany, a four-time World Cup champion, was a reminder that the talent disparity can be big against the strongest teams.
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But that is an average, with wide disparities among states.
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“Inequality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inequality. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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