as in equivalence
the state or fact of being exactly the same in number, amount, status, or quality
rules requiring that there be parity in what schools spend on men's and women's sports
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Recent Examples of parity
Interferometric single-shot parity measurement in InAs–Al hybrid devices Nature.
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2025
So straight out of obscurity, thanks to the parity the Next Gen car delivered and general serendipity, Trackhouse became a team to contend with.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2025
The current deferral debate is a microcosm of a broader gripe that the wealthiest and most successful MLB franchises can use their financial muscle to eliminate parity within the sport.
—Russell Leung, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2025
Kidman recently told Time that the only way to achieve gender parity in Hollywood is by working with female directors.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 25 Feb. 2025
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2025
So straight out of obscurity, thanks to the parity the Next Gen car delivered and general serendipity, Trackhouse became a team to contend with.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2025
The current deferral debate is a microcosm of a broader gripe that the wealthiest and most successful MLB franchises can use their financial muscle to eliminate parity within the sport.
—Russell Leung, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2025
Kidman recently told Time that the only way to achieve gender parity in Hollywood is by working with female directors.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parity
Noun
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There’s moral equivalence, and then there’s a total moral inversion.—
The Editors,
National Review,
20 Feb. 2025
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Combating antisemitism should not come at the cost of distorting reality or creating false equivalences.—
Yinam Cohen,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Leaving prison with $20 and a high school equivalency certificate, Fauteck straightened up.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Litchfield’s Adult Basic Education program offers inmates at the Meeker County Detention Center an opportunity to use that time wisely – either brushing up on basic skills or working toward a high school equivalency diploma.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The annual commemoration pays homage to those who fought to secure voting rights for Black Americans and each year brings calls to recommit to the fight for equality.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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International Women's Day is a time to recognize the achievements of women and girls everywhere and recommit our efforts to advance dignity, opportunity, and equality for all.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Parity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parity. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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