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as in to standardize
to make agree with a single established standard or model
plans to homogenize the science curriculum in public high schools throughout the state
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as in to combine
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout
chain stores and fast-food restaurants have homogenized the nation's highways and byways to the point where every place looks like every other place
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Recent Examples of homogenize
The American ideology of capitalist freedom was a solvent dissolving local cultures and national borders, homogenizing everything into a single mass of modern technological sameness.
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Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 2 July 2025
Looking ahead, Shankar urged regulators to avoid homogenizing regulations across different platforms.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 May 2025
And there is a growing sense that AI is eroding that agency, whether by homogenizing our tastes, addicting us to AI companions, or tricking us into surrendering our capacity for ethical decision-making.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Curiosity & Learning: Adaptive learning that sparks exploration for each person’s learning journey
Creativity & Expression: Systems that amplify human agency and expression, rather than homogenize it.
—Tracey Follows, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 2 July 2025
Looking ahead, Shankar urged regulators to avoid homogenizing regulations across different platforms.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 May 2025
And there is a growing sense that AI is eroding that agency, whether by homogenizing our tastes, addicting us to AI companions, or tricking us into surrendering our capacity for ethical decision-making.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Curiosity & Learning: Adaptive learning that sparks exploration for each person’s learning journey
Creativity & Expression: Systems that amplify human agency and expression, rather than homogenize it.
—Tracey Follows, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homogenize
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Depending on where the ship is sailing, there may also be limits on the number of guests who can go ashore at a time, somewhat standardizing those aspects of the cruises.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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The terminology used under ICS is standardized, helping ensure that all agencies involved are aligned in their actions and goals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 July 2025
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The restaurant combines flavors from across France, including chef Julien Pilati’s native Champagne and the Brittany of his wife, Laetitia.—
Sloane Crosley,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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This fruity-floral fusion combines the essence of orange with earthy florals like rose, neroli, and patchouli.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
15 July 2025
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Brown points out that this is particularly important in a city like Chicago, with its array of neighborhoods and the multitude of cultures and languages that mix and meld into the spirit of the city.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
19 July 2025
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All-day restaurant Daisy’s Café mixes global flavors with Kenyan flair, and the results are tremendous.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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The marks a shift in extending the application of AI beyond technical domains to help workers integrate AI in their team.—
Jeanne Meister,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Once young people reach the workforce, our internships and onboarding should integrate wellness practices into the foundational skills that help them — and our companies — thrive.—
Elan Gepner-Dales,
Rolling Stone,
23 July 2025
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Think Airbnb, which merged residential space with the lodging industry.—
Jessica Mendoza,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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The number of freight trains traveling through Elgin and surrounding communities has increased since the Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern merged to form the CPKC.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
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With seven of its nine tracks hitting Billboard’s Top Ten, Thriller amalgamated the lines of genre, form and grandly, that of race leading Black music back to its natural position of the forefront amid the clouds of being marginalized.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Crisp and raw acidity needs time to amalgamate with red fruit.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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From the location to the architecture, every detail is thoughtfully considered to create a lifestyle that blends the charm of rural Idaho with the style and sophistication of a modern home.—
Bates Homes,
Idaho Statesman,
20 July 2025
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The Dewa Koh Chang The Dewa Koh Chang is a beachfront resort that seamlessly blends rustic architecture with the natural surroundings.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
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For companies exploring how to incorporate AI into their ESG strategies, some lessons can be learned from IKEA’s approach.—
Oludolapo Makinde,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The new school will incorporate part of the existing school into its design.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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“Homogenize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homogenize. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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