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
The talent disparity was evident in those games, and its only close losses — eight points total — came against two teams ranked outside of the top 300.
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Michael Waterloo, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Top seeds have always had more success in the women's tournament, where the disparity between the haves and have nots is much wider than in the men's game.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
The office also oversees a large data collection project that tracks disparities in resources, course access and discipline for students of different racial and socioeconomic groups.
—Annie Ma and Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
One of those groups, the Center for Minority Veterans, worked in conjunction with the OEA to address racial disparities in disability compensation.
—Vernal Coleman, ProPublica, 11 Mar. 2025
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Michael Waterloo, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Top seeds have always had more success in the women's tournament, where the disparity between the haves and have nots is much wider than in the men's game.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
The office also oversees a large data collection project that tracks disparities in resources, course access and discipline for students of different racial and socioeconomic groups.
—Annie Ma and Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
One of those groups, the Center for Minority Veterans, worked in conjunction with the OEA to address racial disparities in disability compensation.
—Vernal Coleman, ProPublica, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disparity
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The difference primarily is in the attitudes of Republicans, Jackson said of societal shifts reflected in the data.—
Adriel Bettelheim,
Axios,
11 Mar. 2025
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The big difference between this M4 and the one in all the other Macs is that the Air still doesn't include an active cooling fan.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Mar. 2025
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Iconic Architecture in Puglia Photo: Getty Images Often referred to as the heel of Italy’s boot, Puglia is a landscape of raw beauty and intense diversity (just look to its rocky coastlines, ancient olive groves, and quiet countrysides for proof).—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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As 2025 began and the Trump Administration began cracking down on diversity measures in the government, Target dialed down its diversity, equity and inclusion goals, sending its reputational score down again.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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In contrast, applications in the Northeast and West have grown slower.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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In contrast to American English, nonce means the one, particular, or present occasion, purpose, or use.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
14 Mar. 2025
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But there is an important distinction to make between a goalkeeper kicking long and passing long; Maresca’s primary issue is with the former and his desire to avoid simply gifting possession back to the opposition.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
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That's an important distinction as some other operators currently require a winning wager in order to see a bonus.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Disparity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparity. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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