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
AutoFlight has completed a heterogeneous three-aircraft formation flight with the V5000 Matrix, a 5-metric-ton electric aircraft that could push eVTOL technology well beyond the urban air taxi niche.
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Omar Kardoudi
may 27,
New Atlas,
27 May 2026
The networking and collaboration activities that can take place when accessing and designing hypertext are also able to give birth to heterogeneous communities dispersed across geopolitical, cultural, and social borders too.
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Carmen Daniela Maier,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
Not only did its nascent creative and entertainment fields welcome minorities who were historically excluded from other trades, but their success also depended on appealing to a more heterogeneous audience than could be found in other places.
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Lily Rothman,
Time,
23 Apr. 2026
Republican opponents of the war, still a minority in their party, according to polls, are a heterogeneous group.
—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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Omar Kardoudi
may 27,
New Atlas,
27 May 2026
The networking and collaboration activities that can take place when accessing and designing hypertext are also able to give birth to heterogeneous communities dispersed across geopolitical, cultural, and social borders too.
—
Carmen Daniela Maier,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
Not only did its nascent creative and entertainment fields welcome minorities who were historically excluded from other trades, but their success also depended on appealing to a more heterogeneous audience than could be found in other places.
—
Lily Rothman,
Time,
23 Apr. 2026
Republican opponents of the war, still a minority in their party, according to polls, are a heterogeneous group.
—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for heterogeneous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heterogeneous
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The British filmmaker has assembled an eclectic cast to play the heroes and goddesses, sorceresses and swineherds.
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Taking a cue from nickelodeon piano players, composer John Powell steers the mood with a vibrantly eclectic score of sprightly ragtime, violin pathos and popcorn crescendos.
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Main categories include cycling, hiking, and multi-sport, all offering varied difficulty levels.
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The three-time Grand Slam doubles champion has a varied game with a killer serve, and she won’t be intimidated by Świątek.
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Aabria walks the best line here, keeping her lies small, manageable, and heavily mixed with the truth, and getting the jury on her side most consistently.
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The two nations have given mixed messages on tolls and routes through the vital waterway.
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The market sees diverse approaches from infrastructure, authorization, and security vendors, alongside consolidation through acquisitions and open-source initiatives.
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The Adayar Eco Park, a green lung that hugs an estuary, is nearby and worth a visit for its diverse flora and fauna.
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The main plot moves along at a good pace, though assorted flashbacks to Kara's Kryptonian origins wind up slowing down the momentum.
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In addition to their handcrafted coffee and coffee flavors – that brew assorted hot or iced lattes, cappuccinos and Americanos – the couple plan to package their tea leaves in tea bags and offer smoothies and lemonade at the Ramona location.
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“Heterogeneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heterogeneous. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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