as in diverse
being not of the same kind
disparate notions among adults and adolescents about when middle age begins
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Recent Examples of disparate
Although manufacturing and purchasing less is the most sustainable route available in terms of skincare and cosmetics, there are more brands than ever before working to better align the industry’s, at times, disparate goals.
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Calin Van Paris, Outside Online, 6 July 2025
Most old towns are singular districts, but Tokyo’s historic streetscape survives in disparate pockets, defined by narrow, winding alleys of two-story homes and workshops that lack gardens or other buffer zones between building and street.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025
Existing law prohibits against both intentional and disparate impact discrimination, which refers to discrimination that occurs as a result of a neutral appearing policy, even if it’s not intended.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 5 July 2025
Yet, so often AI can falter because bringing together disparate, siloed functions is a complex challenge.
—Paul Saunders, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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Calin Van Paris, Outside Online, 6 July 2025
Most old towns are singular districts, but Tokyo’s historic streetscape survives in disparate pockets, defined by narrow, winding alleys of two-story homes and workshops that lack gardens or other buffer zones between building and street.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025
Existing law prohibits against both intentional and disparate impact discrimination, which refers to discrimination that occurs as a result of a neutral appearing policy, even if it’s not intended.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 5 July 2025
Yet, so often AI can falter because bringing together disparate, siloed functions is a complex challenge.
—Paul Saunders, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disparate
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After losing her teaching job during the COVID-19 pandemic, Lê leaned fully into her content, collaborating with publishers, monetizing lesson plans through platforms like Teachers Pay Teachers, and building a business focused on diverse and inclusive book collections.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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But with over 200 wineries, the Old North State is steadily transforming into one of the country’s most exciting and diverse wine states.—
Claire Volkman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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And in a different carousel of photos, which Justin shared on Friday, the singer once again cozied up to his wife, wrapping his arms around her in what appeared to be candid shots.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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Petoskey and Charlevoix stones are both are different species of coral.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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Quantum Computing’s Emerging Capabilities and Threats Quantum computing works by harnessing the distinctive properties of atoms and subatomic particles.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Often mistaken for king snakes or milk snakes, coral snakes display distinctive red, yellow, and black rings encircling their bodies.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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Tyr was a god of war, similar—though distinct—to Mars in Roman mythology.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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However, they are now categorized as two distinct entities.3 C3G and IC-MPGN both have a high risk of progression to kidney failure.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
29 July 2025
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“Disparate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparate. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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