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as in inconsistency
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as in imbalance
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Recent Examples of unevenness
Leaders who can tolerate early unevenness send a powerful signal about confidence, commitment, and trust.
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Alain Hunkins, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Despite its unevenness, The Bone Temple delivers enough carnage and ritual sacrifice to satiate the horror flock.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
With this unevenness and weakness in some sectors, the next big question is what could tip the balance toward a slowdown or another year of growth.
—Brian Blank, The Conversation, 29 Dec. 2025
The ocean is uneven to begin with, and its unevenness is also changing.
—Chris Mooney, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
And that unevenness is the most dangerous right now, in the lead-up to Signing Day.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 Nov. 2025
Huge unevenness of three sorts is at play here—the many transitions.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
The flaws shown against Newcastle United seven days earlier — an unevenness in width, pace and insertion — were even more striking in west London.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
With Fields’ unevenness throughout training camp, the Jets may have to lean on their rushing attack to win games.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 17 Aug. 2025
Alain Hunkins, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Despite its unevenness, The Bone Temple delivers enough carnage and ritual sacrifice to satiate the horror flock.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
With this unevenness and weakness in some sectors, the next big question is what could tip the balance toward a slowdown or another year of growth.
—Brian Blank, The Conversation, 29 Dec. 2025
The ocean is uneven to begin with, and its unevenness is also changing.
—Chris Mooney, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
And that unevenness is the most dangerous right now, in the lead-up to Signing Day.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 Nov. 2025
Huge unevenness of three sorts is at play here—the many transitions.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
The flaws shown against Newcastle United seven days earlier — an unevenness in width, pace and insertion — were even more striking in west London.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
With Fields’ unevenness throughout training camp, the Jets may have to lean on their rushing attack to win games.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unevenness
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Those complaints, which included the ball’s bounciness and inconsistency, did not lead to any major changes.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Assistant District Attorney Mallory Vincent argued that Carrillo wasn't truly taking responsibility for his actions, pointing to inconsistencies in his testimony about past violence.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Lynn Song, chief economist of Greater China at Dutch bank ING, said the strong domestic focus in the plan signals both rising pushback to China’s trade imbalances and Beijing’s recognition of heightened external risks.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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Yes, there was a power imbalance.—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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Here, the irregularity of the flat stones infuses earthy charm and visual intrigue into the space, while also blending naturally into the landscape.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
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No map—not even special ones developed by the Swiss military and downloadable to one's phone—properly conveys the area's topographical irregularity.—
Alice Gregory,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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How does the physical disparity between Lucy and her mother affect their relationship?—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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The announcement comes weeks after the California attorney general opened a civil rights probe into the county’s fire preparations and response, focusing on potential disparities in historically Black west Altadena.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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And the main driver of the inconsistences seems to be due to contractual obligations and profits.—
Jake Frederico,
The Arizona Republic,
21 Apr. 2023
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Very inconsistent with practices, which led to inconsistence with games.—
Percy Allen,
The Seattle Times,
31 July 2018
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The authoritarian turn the country is reckoning with is part of a long legacy of inequality that stemmed from the 246-year institution of slavery.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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As San Diego awaits the state’s review of its anti-Waymo protest, a new study reveals widespread fear that robotaxis could cost jobs, exacerbate income inequality, and cause broader economic disruption.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Research also indicates that without adequate post-placement support, many families reenter shelter, reflecting ongoing housing instability.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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In the past several months, superintendents in large urban and suburban districts — including Natomas and Twin Rivers — have signed open letters to state legislators asking for more robust funding for schools, citing economic instability and labor disputes.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Tua’s shortcomings Tagovailoa never possessed the frame, the arm, or the athleticism.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps Edwards is right that the exit had more to do with Liverpool’s strengths than with Wolves’ shortcomings.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Unevenness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unevenness. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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