as in diverse
being not of the same kind
disparate notions among adults and adolescents about when middle age begins
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as in difference
the quality or state of being different
an enormous disparity in the lives of the rich and the poor in that country
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Recent Examples of disparate
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 Jan. 2025
Even though both siblings in Hard Truths have such disparate natures, their souls are somehow in lockstep.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025
William Mullane, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
For Black women, who continue to face health disparities as access to public health resources have become more in jeopardy, preventative healthcare, like breathwork, is especially crucial.
—Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 13 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The near-equal weight put on those two wildly disparate emotional arcs seems weirdly fitting of a narrative that’s clearly been influenced by a utilitarian understanding of game design.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 Jan. 2025
Even though both siblings in Hard Truths have such disparate natures, their souls are somehow in lockstep.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025
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Scientists have pointed out that clinical studies must be more inclusive to better understand health disparities.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
For Black women, who continue to face health disparities as access to public health resources have become more in jeopardy, preventative healthcare, like breathwork, is especially crucial.
—Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 13 Jan. 2025
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That’s why The Power Pause features diverse stories of stay-at-home mothers who defy these stereotypes.—
Amy Shoenthal,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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In addition to being enshrined as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019, Vatnajökull National Park was recently named one of the most important geologic sites on the planet by the International Geological Union, thanks to its diverse, otherworldly landscapes that have been shaped by fire and ice.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2025
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What’s the difference between canister and compressor ice cream makers?—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appétit,
10 Jan. 2025
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Here, then, are most*** of the 2024 House races sorted by the difference between their margins and the presidential margins in their districts.—
Nathaniel Rakich,
ABC News,
10 Jan. 2025
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There’s room to coexist because Hollywood delivers different content, but caution remains about what will and will not work.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
15 Jan. 2025
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The index evaluates the economic performance of more than 400 metro areas in several different tiers through 13 metrics, such as job growth, wages, technology and housing affordability.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Jan. 2025
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The region's diverse geology and dry climate contribute significantly to its wines’ distinctive characteristics.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Tuxedo cats, like Milo, are not a specific breed but rather felines with a distinctive black-and-white coat pattern resembling formal wear.—
Lydia Patrick,
Newsweek,
7 Jan. 2025
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The movements Obama and Trump inspired were quite distinct.—
Ron Elving,
NPR,
18 Jan. 2025
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Very bold colors—a long, bright orange hallway—and wacky costumes like Harvey’s floral suits, to give the film a strident, distinct look and feel.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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This diversity of thought can lead to competitive advantages in global markets.—
Salvador Ordorica,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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The population also shows a male bias, further reducing reproductive diversity.—
Samantha Dee,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2025
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Today’s sober-curious, by contrast, post on Instagram about how Dry January has reduced their inflammation, sharpened their jawline, and improved their sleep score.—
Shayla Love,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2025
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Conservatives, by contrast, tend to keep all their modules up and running.—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
The New Yorker,
13 Jan. 2025
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Right now, the Knicks hover on the edge of that distinction.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
19 Jan. 2025
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The distinction between a diplomatic negotiator and an intelligence operative is vague in the region, and Mr. Burns’s arrivals and departures could be stealthy.—
Julian E. Barnes,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Disparate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparate. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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