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
Around the world, states were disintegrating, climate systems were approaching tipping points, economies were stagnating, and inequality was rising.
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Billy Perrigo, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
My goal is to ensure this technology strengthens economic opportunity for everyone rather than accelerating inequality or concentrating power in the hands of a few.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The director frames the film as an immersion into the mind of one such figure — shaped by social discontent, inequality and state repression — who triggers revolt to avenge the death of his dog.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
The Washington study found that communities with higher concentrations of arts and cultural nonprofits have 3% lower levels of income inequality among residents.
—Aria Jones, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Billy Perrigo, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
My goal is to ensure this technology strengthens economic opportunity for everyone rather than accelerating inequality or concentrating power in the hands of a few.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The director frames the film as an immersion into the mind of one such figure — shaped by social discontent, inequality and state repression — who triggers revolt to avenge the death of his dog.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
The Washington study found that communities with higher concentrations of arts and cultural nonprofits have 3% lower levels of income inequality among residents.
—Aria Jones, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inequality
Noun
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The difference between boys aged 10 and 12 compared to 13 and 14 is huge.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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What the files do seem to confirm, though, is the conspiracy theorist’s view of an elite stratosphere, where normal rules don’t apply, everyone knows each other, and ideological differences are subsumed to self-interested motives.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
14 Feb. 2026
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At a time of mounting concern over the lack of diversity in Silicon Valley — dominated by white men — Jackson successfully pressured Uber to release demographic data showing its staff was overwhelmingly male.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Some leaders, producers and directors were not amused by Goldberg, saying her remarks were insulting and dismissive of a serious fight to gain diversity within the motion picture industry.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Sprint races, which are one-third of the normal grand prix distance were first introduced in 2021 as a way to add more of a spectacle to race weekends, with three sprints held that season and in 2022.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Once the blocks and spires of Palma faded into the distance, the 25-minute drive from the airport took me past crumbling homes, fields of curious farm animals, and not a soul in sight for miles at a time.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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However, there’s a sizable trade imbalance that Beijing said the agreement is poised to address.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Feb. 2026
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Texas can lower long-term costs by funding independent research into effective non patent therapies, such as T3 / reverse T3 metabolic imbalance .—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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For Glomski, that distinctiveness is the point.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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In the immediate future, Murray said, the Post would concentrate on areas that demonstrate authority, distinctiveness and impact, and resonate with readers, including politics, national affairs and security.—
David Bauder,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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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?—
Christian Wiman,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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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.—
Ryan Gaur,
Rolling Stone,
19 Nov. 2025
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The retailers’ stock market performances reflect their sharp divergence in sales results.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
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That’s where that divergence really grew throughout the twenty-twenties.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
17 Feb. 2026
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Persistent disparities in health outcomes, housing stability, educational attainment and wealth are structural and long-standing.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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To maintain its position as a fair, competitive, and reliable supplier to international manufacturing markets, Turkey will need to address persistent gender pay disparities within its workforce.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Inequality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inequality. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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