as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts
the seating in the hall was a heterogeneous collection of old school desk chairs, wood and metal folding chairs, and even a few plush theater seats
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Recent Examples of heterogeneous
Expect to see a move toward a more heterogeneous security stack that will enable organizations to avoid single points of failure, balance risk and sidestep vendor lock-in.
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Mike Wilson, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
For example, recent research from Yan Lu, Narayan Y Naik, and Melvyn Teo shows that hedge fund teams with heterogeneous educational backgrounds, academic specializations, work experiences, genders, and races outperform homogeneous teams after adjusting for risk and fund characteristics.
—Bhakti Mirchandani, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Though summits seek to govern relations among heterogeneous countries, they are tacitly ruled by a homogeneous set of ideologies and incentives.
—Harper's Magazine, 2 Aug. 2024
There are studios, pop-up spaces where a show will be up for only a week or a few days, literary spaces like Sovereign House, as well as photography and fashion studios, all of which, Meurice said, contributes to the Lower East Side’s heterogeneous art scene.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Mike Wilson, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
For example, recent research from Yan Lu, Narayan Y Naik, and Melvyn Teo shows that hedge fund teams with heterogeneous educational backgrounds, academic specializations, work experiences, genders, and races outperform homogeneous teams after adjusting for risk and fund characteristics.
—Bhakti Mirchandani, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Though summits seek to govern relations among heterogeneous countries, they are tacitly ruled by a homogeneous set of ideologies and incentives.
—Harper's Magazine, 2 Aug. 2024
There are studios, pop-up spaces where a show will be up for only a week or a few days, literary spaces like Sovereign House, as well as photography and fashion studios, all of which, Meurice said, contributes to the Lower East Side’s heterogeneous art scene.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heterogeneous
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The decor is funky vintage, with an eclectic mix of objects that just somehow go together, from rustic side tables piled high with books and games to an antique bicycle hanging on the wall.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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Times staff writer Karla Marie Sanford attended the group’s February meeting and found a welcoming eclectic community.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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Ghostly encounters are peppered through the promo, to varied levels of fear.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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However, 2024 was a tough year for the team, with numerous driver changes that led to varied results.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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After a few years of mixed results as a public company, Endeavor is being taken private by Silver Lake in a deal expected to close by the end of the first quarter.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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Those blueprints were met with mixed feedback, at best, and Donovan said any renovation plan would include a reboot.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2025
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Explore Volusia outings: Volusia County’s Environmental Management Division sponsors free outdoor adventures to acquaint residents with the county’s diverse natural habitats and land management practices.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2025
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Living in New Bedford, Mass., a Coastal City Undergoing Transformation The Whaling City, home to a diverse food scene, will soon have a new rail connection to Boston.—
Josh Ocampo,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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In the theater space, he was involved with the company’s investment in Empire Street Productions, and assorted individual project investments on both Broadway and London’s West End (Prima Facie, The Band’s Visit).—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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Saldana’s jewelry which consisted of a necklace, earrings, and assorted rings was striking, these pieces were credited to De Beers.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Heterogeneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heterogeneous. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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