as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts
the seating in the hall was a heterogeneous collection of old school desk chairs, wood and metal folding chairs, and even a few plush theater seats
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Recent Examples of heterogeneous
Over time, the adequacy of these labels has further eroded as Asian Americans and Latino/as have become even more heterogeneous.
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Jane Hong / Made By History, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
But over time, in some cities, New York among them, the totemic simplicity of a man eating a steak fell out of fashion, replaced by more heterogeneous modes of conspicuous connoisseurship: nouvelle cuisine, the auteur-chef tasting menu, the thousand-dollar omakase, the members-only supper club.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
With the new treatment, the two companies are hoping to better respond to the heterogeneous demands of obesity treatment and its associated comorbidities, Roche’s Chakravarthy said.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
Large companies often have a heterogeneous IT environment where different regions and divisions use different ERP and supply chain applications.
—Steve Banker, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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Jane Hong / Made By History, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
But over time, in some cities, New York among them, the totemic simplicity of a man eating a steak fell out of fashion, replaced by more heterogeneous modes of conspicuous connoisseurship: nouvelle cuisine, the auteur-chef tasting menu, the thousand-dollar omakase, the members-only supper club.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
With the new treatment, the two companies are hoping to better respond to the heterogeneous demands of obesity treatment and its associated comorbidities, Roche’s Chakravarthy said.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
Large companies often have a heterogeneous IT environment where different regions and divisions use different ERP and supply chain applications.
—Steve Banker, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heterogeneous
Adjective
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Jenner purchased her current home in 2020 and fully let loose in decking it out with colorful art and eclectic furnishings.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
20 Mar. 2025
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The tour starts with strolling through the streets of La Condesa, the area renowned for its Art Deco buildings and eclectic, artistic vibe.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Fruit should be part of a varied diet that includes vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and dairy.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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Your unique, varied experience works against you in keyword scoring.—
Gina Riley,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The early results have been mixed, with a 5-4 record that could easily have been 6-3.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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The return to repayment has been chaotic — marked by multiple false starts and mixed messages.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Colleges must find ways to balance their budgets while effectively meeting the needs of an increasingly diverse and financially disadvantaged student body.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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On one hand, institutions with robust financial aid programs may attract a more diverse and talented pool of applicants.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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What’s clearly on display throughout Epic Universe is world building on a scale traditionally more assorted with Disney parks.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2025
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My standard ocean-view room was a generous 500 square feet and furnished with a four-poster king bed, a three-seat sectional sofa, a writing desk, ample closet space for two, and a glass hutch that held a Nespresso coffee maker, art books, and assorted figurines.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Heterogeneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heterogeneous. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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