as in difference
a state or condition in which different things do not occur in equal amounts
They discussed the problem of inequality between students. He accused the company of inequality in its hiring practices.
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Recent Examples of inequality
Some have worried that without guardrails or federal oversight, states will use the money to advance their own priorities in ways that potentially entrench inequality.
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Bianca Vázquez Toness, Twin Cities, 12 Mar. 2025
Luxury’s Existential Crisis In societies where inequality is soaring, materialism increasingly questioned and younger generations prioritize values over status, luxury must be redefined.
—Laurence Lim, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
Income inequality in the US is at historically very high levels, and the share of total income garnered by the top 1% of the workforce is tipping levels only seen in the 1930’s.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
That system, Fritz Alphonse Jean said, has fueled immense misery and social inequalities as well as the current gang violence that has a desperate population urgently calling for help.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
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Bianca Vázquez Toness, Twin Cities, 12 Mar. 2025
Luxury’s Existential Crisis In societies where inequality is soaring, materialism increasingly questioned and younger generations prioritize values over status, luxury must be redefined.
—Laurence Lim, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
Income inequality in the US is at historically very high levels, and the share of total income garnered by the top 1% of the workforce is tipping levels only seen in the 1930’s.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
That system, Fritz Alphonse Jean said, has fueled immense misery and social inequalities as well as the current gang violence that has a desperate population urgently calling for help.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inequality
Noun
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That's the difference between the first term and the second term, that on this issue Trump will be the moderating influence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
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There’s a big difference between a young company with a few dozen employees and a rapidly scaling business with $100 million plus in revenues and hundreds of people on the payroll.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This trend is part of a broader shift in the wine industry, where consumers are seeking diversity in their wine experiences and moving beyond familiar options like pinot grigio.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Thousands of tokens Even if the question is the simple one of whether digital assets are securities or not, that still glosses over the diversity of the market, said Miles Jennings, general counsel of investing firm A16Z Crypto.—
Brady Dale,
Axios,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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This creates distance from personal biases, reduces defensiveness and helps both partners view solutions more objectively.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In fact, some research has shown that consistently using one side of your mouth to eat can strengthen and grow those muscles, potentially leading to subtle imbalances in the lower half of your face.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
28 Mar. 2025
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Less muscle mass and an imbalance between the front and backs of the thighs could put the knee ligaments at greater risk.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The trend marks a sharp divergence from the United States, where schools have virtually universally rebuffed students’ demands to sever ties with Israeli institutions, citing principles of academic freedom.—
Shira Li Bartov,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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The above graph shows the divergence in distributions of the number of March Madness bids per year by conference.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In a Thursday, March 20 trailer, fans of Sister Wives got a sneak peek of what’s to come in the second half of season 19 — and further insight into Meri and Kody's disagreement concerning the Flagstaff, Ariz., compound.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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But there are a lot of obstacles to overcome first, such as sharp disagreements over territory and Ukraine's future security.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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This timing disparity left fans wondering what a match between the two would look like.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Economic freedom liberates families, reduces disparities, stabilizes communities and strengthens democracy.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Through magnetic forces and friction, that material was ejected in powerful winds.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, credit card processing fees typically range between 1.5% and 3.5% per transaction, creating much unwanted friction.—
Raymond Qu,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Inequality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inequality. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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