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
David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 Nov. 2024
In 1949, the company rolled out a new venture to systematize the disparate European operations, creating units in different countries that were wholly owned by a new entity known as the Word Trade Corporation.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 21 Nov. 2024
Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
And these disparities aren’t unique to Black women.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 30 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
These seemingly disparate characters and storylines all work in tandem to deliver an entertaining and satisfying joy ride.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 Nov. 2024
In 1949, the company rolled out a new venture to systematize the disparate European operations, creating units in different countries that were wholly owned by a new entity known as the Word Trade Corporation.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 21 Nov. 2024
Noun
Right now, the disparity in talent couldn’t be more profound.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
And these disparities aren’t unique to Black women.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 30 Nov. 2024
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However, there are also significant challenges because for AI to be truly effective, access to diverse, comprehensive and reliable datasets is required.Michael Dennis, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Whether creating fine-art photography, performing, public space exhibits or cutting-edge shows, these Native artists are delving into more diverse crafts, following their own muses.Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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Changing Hands Still, there is a big difference between getting a new set of house keys and the password to an Instagram account.Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
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In theory, the Dodgers’ brand connections in Japan developed over the past few months could help Sasaki cash in off-field to make up whatever difference there would be.Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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This isn’t something you’d be expected to instinctively know, as there have been many different rules of thumb over the years around what that price tag should actually look like.Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
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Among the best deals under $25 are this pocket-sized power bank that can provide up to 20 extra hours of battery life for smartphones and a beginner-friendly pickleball paddle set that's great for different ages.Toni Sutton, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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Police released several images of the shooter in which he can be seen wearing a dark-colored jacket with a hood over his head, a black facemask, black-and-white sneakers and a distinctive gray backpack.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Use handwritten envelopes or add festive elements, like wax seals or sparkling liners, for a refined and distinctive look.Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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For this story to land, Silo 17 needed to feel distinct from Juliette’s home while belonging to the same basic world.Mark Blankenship, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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Like Macao, Hong Kong is considered a special administrative region of China, partly distinct from the mainland.Simone McCarthy, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, the push for diversity, equity, and inclusion in leadership, which led to a marked increase in the hiring of leaders of color, has not translated into the same level of support.Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, the employee experience category prioritizes talent management, inclusivity and diversity and employee engagement to foster an inclusive workplace.SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
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In contrast, the Trefis High Quality Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, is much less volatile.Trefis Team, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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In contrast, when President Joe Biden took office in 2021, public confidence in his leadership was considerably higher, especially regarding his ability to appoint qualified Cabinet members and manage the White House.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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This approach to perception has the benefit of breaking down the distinction between self and world: a chair in all of its chairness doesn’t exist without a perceiver to see it as something to sit in; a chair is the affordance of a place to sit.Max Norman, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
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Unfortunately, some colleges and universities fail to acknowledge the distinction between college students who are competitive student-athletes from college students who are performing student-athletes.Eric Wood, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Disparate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparate. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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