HETEROGENEOUSNESS Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

heterogeneousness

noun

as in diversity

the quality or state of being composed of many different elements or types the ever increasing heterogeneousness of the nation's population will bring about a whole new set of challenges

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Noun

One strange index of these powers can be registered by counting the mineral diversity on planet Earth.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
The report also found that children benefit from attending school with peers who come from diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds, and observed the most positive effects of diversity in children from low-income and minoritized families.

— Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026

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Locals claimed that drinking it was helpful for a variety of respiratory and digestive problems.

— D. T. Max, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
That includes cards such as the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees), which comes with a variety of excellent travel insurance benefits and the American Express® Gold Card, which is a rewarding option for dining and grocery purchases.

— Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026

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