as in diversity
the quality or state of being composed of many different elements or types
the cultural heterogeneity of its residents is a point of pride for the city
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Recent Examples of heterogeneity
The heterogeneity surprises people.
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Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
These include ad inventory, cross-channel consistency, diminishing returns, seasonality, customer heterogeneity, creative impact, funnel vs. topline goals and short- vs. long-term objectives.
—Aleks Farseev, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Moto Moto, run by the spunky Rashida (Arica Jackson) and emceed by the exuberant Ahmed (Nick Rashad Burroughs) becomes a hotbed of heterogeneity (there’s even a shaman) in a culture that is otherwise intolerant of mixing.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 21 May 2025
The heterogeneity of Latin America stymied successful regional integration.
—Will Freeman, Foreign Affairs, 17 Oct. 2023
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Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
These include ad inventory, cross-channel consistency, diminishing returns, seasonality, customer heterogeneity, creative impact, funnel vs. topline goals and short- vs. long-term objectives.
—Aleks Farseev, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Moto Moto, run by the spunky Rashida (Arica Jackson) and emceed by the exuberant Ahmed (Nick Rashad Burroughs) becomes a hotbed of heterogeneity (there’s even a shaman) in a culture that is otherwise intolerant of mixing.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 21 May 2025
The heterogeneity of Latin America stymied successful regional integration.
—Will Freeman, Foreign Affairs, 17 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heterogeneity
diversity
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In his op-ed reflecting on the texts, the secretary takes to task the Westminster establishment that allowed Mandelson’s selection, but also waxes philosophical about sexism, diversity, and inclusion.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Winter Youth Olympic Games sponsor the sport as well, and unlike the men, there is diversity at the top.—
Dana ONeil,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Heterogeneity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heterogeneity. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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