disparity

noun

di-ˈsper-ə-tē How to pronounce disparity (audio)
Definition of disparitynext
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 The communities most affected by mental health disparities often benefit from providers who share their language, culture, lived experiences and understanding of community realities. — Luis Contreras, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2026 The announcement ⁠marks Lee’s boldest push yet to align South Korea’s AI and chip ambitions with his pledge to narrow regional disparities and revive economies beyond the Seoul metropolitan area. — CNN Money, 29 June 2026 Following the controversy, SCUSD formed a task force made up of Black community leaders and advocates, which later developed a set of recommendations for the district to better address its racial disparities. — Chaewon Chung july 3, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026 However, this shift risks widening economic disparities if AI benefits disproportionately concentrate in already prosperous regions, further eroding local entrepreneurship. — Britney Porter, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for disparity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disparity
  1. difference
  2. distinctiveness
  3. distinctness
  4. diversity
  5. contrast
  6. distinction
Noun
  • There may be some differences between the audio and the text.
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Heavy Cream The biggest difference between half-and-half and heavy cream is the amount of fat.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
Definition of difference
Noun
  • For these students, the expanding suite of standard sports offerings—including baseball, football, cheerleading and basketball—enliven the school community and add to its distinctiveness in the state’s growing microschool landscape.
    — Kerry McDonald, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Cheuk urged directors to lean into their creative distinctiveness.
    — Jenny S. Li, Variety, 15 June 2026
Definition of distinctiveness
Noun
  • How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?
    — Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
  • However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.
    — Ryan Gaur, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2025
Definition of distinctness
Noun
  • Throughout the night, the hosts will welcome special guests, including cultural icons and everyday Americans whose stories reflect the country's history and diversity.
    — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Any event that brings people together in a community with diversity is needed.
    — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
Definition of diversity
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  • The conditions are a stark contrast to the nation's bicentennial celebration in Washington in 1976, when the high temperature reached 84 degrees and the low dipped to 65 degrees, according to Department of Commerce data.
    — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026
  • Allen also recommends avoiding light grout lines at all costs to prevent a stark contrast.
    — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 4 July 2026
Definition of contrast
Noun
  • The film carries a further distinction as one of the first war features shot entirely in Bali.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 July 2026
  • It is earned through transparency, verification, and a clear distinction between fact, inference, and speculation.
    — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of distinction

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