SPARSITY Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

sparsity

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as in sparseness

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Recent Examples of sparsity Structured sparsity assumes that two out of every four adjacent parameters are zero. — Olivia Hsu, IEEE Spectrum, 28 Apr. 2026 For those who like the simplistic approach of minimalism but question its sparsity, warm minimalism is the answer. — Erica Puisis, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026 Innovation has arisen out of the sparsity of the shells. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025

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There is also the issue of the scarcity of capable translators, not to mention the fact that the market for Japanese literature during Inoue’s prime was small.

— Nina Mesfin, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026
Prices for the commodity have been volatile over the past few years as supplies swung dramatically one season to the next, with climate change, water scarcity, and pest and disease playing a role.

— Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026

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The slimness of a legislative majority always concentrates power in the hands of legislators eager to build their names by bucking their own colleagues.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 Nov. 2026
The overall slimness of the shoe has a narrow toe box, not allowing the toes to splay, which can lead to hammer toes or aggravation of bunions.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026

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