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
Extensive studies of various lunar samples derived from the melting of lunar mantle have shown a heterogeneous distribution of water in the lunar interior with abundances ranging from about 1 μg g−1 to 200 μg g−1 (refs. 9,15,16,17,18,19).
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 July 2025
At the heart of its culture pulses a standard of duality—heterogeneous players coexisting in harmony— […] Power sparks in the nodes which link diverse components.
—Waiyee Loh, JSTOR Daily, 2 July 2025
Within the first few days after the injury, a blastema—a mass of heterogeneous cells—formed at the wound site.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2025
Pollin researches networked systems that require networks that are more dense, heterogeneous, battery powered, and spectrum constrained.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Sep. 2018
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 July 2025
At the heart of its culture pulses a standard of duality—heterogeneous players coexisting in harmony— […] Power sparks in the nodes which link diverse components.
—Waiyee Loh, JSTOR Daily, 2 July 2025
Within the first few days after the injury, a blastema—a mass of heterogeneous cells—formed at the wound site.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2025
Pollin researches networked systems that require networks that are more dense, heterogeneous, battery powered, and spectrum constrained.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Sep. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heterogeneous
Adjective
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Rashid also said that Chiu wasn’t afraid to look to more eclectic works for potential purchases.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The scope of Huntrix’s fictional audience is emphasized through overhead shots of massive arena concerts, and made more personal by close-ups of the eclectic men, women, and children united through their commitment.—
Yvonne Kim,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Demi Moore is one star who knows the power of a varied, aesthetic-spanning serve.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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Colorado has the talent, depth and varied skillsets to build an elite power play.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Because the sliding molecules are built into the gel (not just mixed in), their motion directly couples with the gel’s stretching.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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Known for excellent hazy IPAs as well as a stellar mixed fermentation/sour program, Hill Farmstead is worth the drive as some beer people consider a visit to their small but inviting tasting room almost a religious pilgrimage.—
Em Sauter,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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One such story is that the island has always been a diverse, cosmopolitan place.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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In fact, ecosystems with diverse wildlife often support a wide variety of parasites, because these organisms rely on specific hosts to survive!—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Hippeas Chickpea Puffs, assorted varieties.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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Buy a repair kit with assorted colors to test out.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Heterogeneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heterogeneous. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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