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
Obstacles to home ownership left Black families poorer and less educated than whites, disparities that helped to drive lower rates of voter turnout among Blacks in southern states than in the rest of the country until the 1990s, and lower turnout than whites until the 2008 election.
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Made By History, TIME, 25 Mar. 2025
Propeller focuses on growing businesses and nonprofits that tackle social and environmental disparities in the city.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
These disparities are often magnified in underserved communities—particularly those with limited access to preventive care and screenings.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The disparity between the two assets, neither of which generates a yield or pays a dividend, has been more noticeable over the last two months with gold rising by 11% and Bitcoin falling by 22%.
—Tim Treadgold, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Made By History, TIME, 25 Mar. 2025
Propeller focuses on growing businesses and nonprofits that tackle social and environmental disparities in the city.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
These disparities are often magnified in underserved communities—particularly those with limited access to preventive care and screenings.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The disparity between the two assets, neither of which generates a yield or pays a dividend, has been more noticeable over the last two months with gold rising by 11% and Bitcoin falling by 22%.
—Tim Treadgold, Forbes, 19 Mar. 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
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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 14 Apr. 2025.
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