homogeneous

adjective

Definition of homogeneousnext
as in entire
somewhat formal made up of the same kind of people or things a fairly homogeneous collection of examples

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Recent Examples of homogeneous Migration and crime Immigration has become increasingly intertwined in Ireland's political debate with concerns over housing, crime and rapidly changing demographics in a country that was drastically more homogeneous a generation ago. — Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 The government favored loans to racially homogeneous suburban developments, and racial covenants maintained that homogeneity. — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026 In a city saturated with homogeneous brunches, El Born’s is a fun option to try something different. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026 From hundreds of drones to an intelligent network China has made significant progress with homogeneous swarms, where large numbers of similar drones operate together. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for homogeneous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for homogeneous
  1. entire
  2. similar
  3. comparable
  4. homogenous
  5. uniform
  6. parallel
Adjective
  • Charlotte was down by 35 points after three quarters, and the entire fourth quarter amounted to garbage time.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
  • One of them is José Antonio Bañuelos-Díaz, 42, who applied for citizenship in October 2025 after living in the country for 40 years and spending his entire adult life as a legal permanent resident.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of entire
Adjective
  • But his planning doesn’t mean that the tax would survive the courts, and in any case, not every billionaire will necessarily make similar arrangements.
    — Ramesh Ponnuru, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Garshick told Prevention that stacking actives carries similar risks.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of similar
Adjective
  • The ads did run at lower rates than comparable spots paid for by Too Extreme for Idaho, according to Federal Communications Commission filings examined by the Statesman.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Coke expects comparable earnings per share to grow at least 11%, up from its prior forecast of an increase in the range of 9% to 10%.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of comparable
Adjective
  • Whisk 2 large eggs in a medium bowl until homogenous and no streaks remain; add ¼ tsp.
    — Beverly Kim, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Political discourse is reduced to opinions at once homogenous and balkanized, reinforced by the echo chambers of the day’s regnant algorithms.
    — Christopher Coffman, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of homogenous
Adjective
  • Working with researchers at the ARC Research Hub for Future Fibres, Piller learned fiber-processing techniques including blending, carding and spinning to develop experimental yarns from the recovered uniform materials.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Homeowners want more personality and distinct moods, not plain, uniform spaces.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of uniform
Adjective
  • The project will also improve sewer main capacity by upsizing a parallel line.
    — Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • As the frightening phantom of Frank the Bunny warns, this parallel reality has a ticking clock that’ll result in its imminent collapse in just 28 days, 6 hours, 42 minutes, and 12 seconds.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of parallel

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