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 disparity
And, as with many health issues, there are stark racial and ethnic disparities.
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Antonio Reynoso, New York Daily News, 6 Apr. 2025
Assisting in bridging the gap in disparity between certain districts is at Williams’ forefront.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2025
The filmmakers are certainly cognizant of the comic disparity between Iris and Apollo.
—Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Apr. 2025
The findings should be used to shape new policies and future research priorities to improve health disparities in IBD care, said Dr. Segura.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Antonio Reynoso, New York Daily News, 6 Apr. 2025
Assisting in bridging the gap in disparity between certain districts is at Williams’ forefront.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2025
The filmmakers are certainly cognizant of the comic disparity between Iris and Apollo.
—Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Apr. 2025
The findings should be used to shape new policies and future research priorities to improve health disparities in IBD care, said Dr. Segura.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disparity
Noun
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What’s the difference between porcelain, ceramic, and stoneware dinnerware?—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2025
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These differences can affect behavior, interactions, and learning.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The diversity of backgrounds and industries represented in these programs fosters not just friendships but also business partnerships and investment opportunities.—
Shai Zamanian,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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While trends in music being supported in Japan and elsewhere differ, they’re based on the diversity and uniqueness of Japanese music.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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By contrast, 83% of Democrats see international alliances as a valuable strength.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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By contrast, Republicans and Republican-leaning adults saw a drop in concern, declining from 50 percent last year to 39 percent in 2025, an 11-point decrease.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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After a rapid redesign – and with the city's enthusiastic blessing – it was built as the nation's first fire resilient community, a distinction touted by KB Home Coastal and confirmed by insurance groups.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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However, there is a distinction between challenging a founder to think critically and tearing them down.—
David Nour,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Disparity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparity. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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