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
The more cosmopolitan and heterogeneous way of life chosen by the millions of Jews in the United States, Canada, and France is the result of a choice, not proof of tolerance.
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John R. MacArthur, Harper's Magazine, 9 Aug. 2024
The French soft wheat harvest, set to be the lowest in 40 years due to excess rain, has also showed poor quality levels, including very low and heterogeneous specific weights, a measure of the size of grains.
—Sybille De La Hamaide, Reuters, 26 Sep. 2024
While most businesses support heterogeneous environments cobbled together over time, organizations are best served by taking a more prescriptive approach to the models, techniques and infrastructure that support their applications.
—Clint Boulton, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
How heterogeneous are these changes in the population of similar players?
—New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2024
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John R. MacArthur, Harper's Magazine, 9 Aug. 2024
The French soft wheat harvest, set to be the lowest in 40 years due to excess rain, has also showed poor quality levels, including very low and heterogeneous specific weights, a measure of the size of grains.
—Sybille De La Hamaide, Reuters, 26 Sep. 2024
While most businesses support heterogeneous environments cobbled together over time, organizations are best served by taking a more prescriptive approach to the models, techniques and infrastructure that support their applications.
—Clint Boulton, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
How heterogeneous are these changes in the population of similar players?
—New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for heterogeneous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heterogeneous
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The most recognizable offering is the original Hairspray, but as always, the collection is meant to encourage you to branch out and dive into everything the eclectic filmmaker has to offer.Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024
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The Odyssey Pier Museum, located on a side street in Sumy’s historic center, is an eclectic exhibition space.Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Nov. 2024
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Occupying an entire city block, 1 Hotel is known for its varied environments, including 425 rooms with driftwood furniture and design elements derived from nature, and the new Tala beachfront restaurant, bar and lounge and Watr at 1 Rooftop, as well as full beach-side service.Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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They’ll also be paired one-on-one with ProPublica journalists who can help counsel them on stories, build their connections in the industry and expose them to the varied paths for careers in investigative journalism.Talia Buford, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
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Two-piece sweater sets are a sophisticated take on a classic tracksuit and are a versatile combination that can be worn together or mixed and matched.Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
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Shawn Mendes’ new album Shawn has been met with a somewhat mixed commercial performance.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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The Old Louisville Holiday Home Tour WHAT: The Old Louisville Holiday Home Tour highlights the rich and diverse history of historic Old Louisville during the holidays.Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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In the studio, Chong told Kane to let his imagination roam free and later asked his merchandisers and buyers to build a diverse range based on the designer’s creations.Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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Bonus Points Head underneath the hotel’s Grand Staircase to visit the Ferrari Trento Victory Lounge to witness an exhibit of driver’s suits and assorted memorabilia curated by Hall of Fame Collection founder Darren Jack.Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
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Tanner Fletcher Instead of candles, Tanner Fletcher used five assorted lamps to add light.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Heterogeneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heterogeneous. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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