as in difference
the quality or state of being different
an enormous disparity in the lives of the rich and the poor in that country
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Recent Examples of disparity
Janet Currie, a co-author of the study and professor at Princeton University, noted that these disparities are especially striking.
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Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Back in 2024, a report from the UN said that AI is mirroring gendered bias in society, and gender disparity is already pronounced in the tech industry, with the World Economic Forum reporting in 2023 that women account for only 29 percent of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) workers.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
The biggest disparities in deaths were from prematurity and sudden, unexpected infant death, which is accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed and other deaths from unknown causes.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 7 July 2025
Smartphone ownership mirrors this disparity: 61% of women own smartphones versus 71% of men, a gap that translates to 230 million women without smartphones.
—Trickleup, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Back in 2024, a report from the UN said that AI is mirroring gendered bias in society, and gender disparity is already pronounced in the tech industry, with the World Economic Forum reporting in 2023 that women account for only 29 percent of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) workers.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
The biggest disparities in deaths were from prematurity and sudden, unexpected infant death, which is accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed and other deaths from unknown causes.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 7 July 2025
Smartphone ownership mirrors this disparity: 61% of women own smartphones versus 71% of men, a gap that translates to 230 million women without smartphones.
—Trickleup, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disparity
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Here's the difference: your CPA is likely focused on what's happening this year, minimizing your tax bill, filing returns and staying compliant.—
Steve Hruby,
The Enquirer,
22 July 2025
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However, the office said one key difference between the two is that the Utah chandelier contains significantly more copper, reflecting the state's copper abundance.—
Keelin Fisher,
Arkansas Online,
21 July 2025
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The project proposes sweeping reforms to federal agencies, a rollback of progressive policies on climate, LGBTQ+ rights and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, along with an expansion of executive power through civil service restructuring.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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Target has also struggled with consumer boycotts following its decision on Jan. 24 to roll back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
18 July 2025
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In contrast, the Cincinnati area is aging more quickly and struggling to draw in younger workers — a trend that, according to the chamber's report, could hinder the region’s ability to compete with other metros in business growth, infrastructure development, and innovation.—
Randy Tucker,
The Enquirer,
25 July 2025
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These detainments were a notable contrast to how federal agents had conducted arrests in prior months.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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This distinction allows for protocols that satisfy technical requirements while addressing privacy concerns through meaningful limitations on what data will actually be examined.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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This distinction means that complexes like Gabriel House are subject to a different inspection, certification and regulatory process than Massachusetts nursing homes.—
Jared Kofsky,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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“Disparity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparity. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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