as in equivalence
the state or fact of being exactly the same in number, amount, status, or quality
it's absurd to suggest that there's an equality in the evil committed by the Nazis and the crimes of the government of that Asian country
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The King Family’s latest venture debuts on MLK Day as part of the broader ‘Realize the Dream’ initiative—a movement inspired by the civil rights icon’s vision of justice, equality, and love.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 20 Jan. 2025
His version was a mission toward equality as a staple in our industrialized commercial systems, as well as equity in our local and national policies.
—Doug Melville, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
The big picture: Trump's second term follows a campaign filled with racist rhetoric, anti-trans policies, and mass deportation promises—raising concerns about the long-term impact on civil rights and equality.
—Axios, 18 Jan. 2025
The Women’s March turned into an annual event, embracing themes of gender equality, bodily autonomy and preservation of civil rights.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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Okla Jones, Essence, 20 Jan. 2025
His version was a mission toward equality as a staple in our industrialized commercial systems, as well as equity in our local and national policies.
—Doug Melville, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
The big picture: Trump's second term follows a campaign filled with racist rhetoric, anti-trans policies, and mass deportation promises—raising concerns about the long-term impact on civil rights and equality.
—Axios, 18 Jan. 2025
The Women’s March turned into an annual event, embracing themes of gender equality, bodily autonomy and preservation of civil rights.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Equality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equality. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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