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
The French soft wheat harvest, set to be the lowest in 40 years due to excess rain, has also showed poor quality levels, including very low and heterogeneous specific weights, a measure of the size of grains.
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Sybille De La Hamaide, Reuters, 26 Sep. 2024
While most businesses support heterogeneous environments cobbled together over time, organizations are best served by taking a more prescriptive approach to the models, techniques and infrastructure that support their applications.
—Clint Boulton, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
How heterogeneous are these changes in the population of similar players?
—New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2024
All three parties in Scholz’s ideologically heterogeneous coalition combined are currently polling at around 30%, less than the conservatives alone.
—Reuters, NBC News, 23 Sep. 2024
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Sybille De La Hamaide, Reuters, 26 Sep. 2024
While most businesses support heterogeneous environments cobbled together over time, organizations are best served by taking a more prescriptive approach to the models, techniques and infrastructure that support their applications.
—Clint Boulton, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
How heterogeneous are these changes in the population of similar players?
—New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2024
All three parties in Scholz’s ideologically heterogeneous coalition combined are currently polling at around 30%, less than the conservatives alone.
—Reuters, NBC News, 23 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heterogeneous
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The eclectic band includes a poet, an opera singer, a violinist, a pianist and two people who play the bandura, Ukraine’s traditional 62-string instrument that looks a bit like an oversize lute.Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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West View This eclectic four-bedroom home is 15 to 20 minutes' drive from downtown.The Week Staff, theweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Polling stations are opening up across the U.S. for varied hours during Election Day, and Newsweek has compiled a map of the different times.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Princess Kate is known for her varied workout routines, which include cold swimming, tennis, interval training and more, as well as jumping on the trampoline and staying active with her children Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6.Janine Henni, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Early research has also explored GLP-1 drugs for nicotine and opioid addiction, with mixed results.Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The City Council’s last two appointments saw mixed results in this year’s election.Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The cultural differences between the U.S. and South Korea, such as how diverse versus monoracial the societies are, respectively, could also impact what a 4B movement would look like among Americans.Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Harris campaign:Path to presidency comes down to winning Michigan, 'blue wall' states Michigan's 13th Congressional District is a socioeconomically diverse area where Black residents account for the largest voting bloc.Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Each door reveals new supplies for DIY activities such as assorted round beads, charms, and thread for DIY friendship bracelets, plus other gifts like nail polish and nail stickers to create festive purple, pink, blue, and yellow manicures.Ali Faccenda, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The platform costs consumers $479 via YouTube TV ($199 for college students and other pricing options through assorted discounts/packages, with restaurants and bars paying much more).Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Heterogeneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heterogeneous. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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