1
as in divergency
a movement in different directions away from a common point
a growing divergence of opinion about that U.S. president's place in history
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2
as in deviation
a turning away from a course or standard
any divergence from the community's strict moral code was met with social ostracism
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Recent Examples of divergence
This divergence can affect reputational capital, investor trust, and market positioning.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
This divergence facilitated the creation of perilous conditions that contributed to the destructive nature of the Palisades incident.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
The two-part film is adapted from the hit Broadway musical Wicked, but these two original songs mark the first musical divergence the films have made from the original material, written and composed by Stephen Schwartz.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
The new species had at least 5% genetic divergence from related species.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
This divergence facilitated the creation of perilous conditions that contributed to the destructive nature of the Palisades incident.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
The two-part film is adapted from the hit Broadway musical Wicked, but these two original songs mark the first musical divergence the films have made from the original material, written and composed by Stephen Schwartz.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
The new species had at least 5% genetic divergence from related species.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for divergence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for divergence
Noun
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Serving as a subtle deviation from her black outfit, the shoes were crafted from espresso brown velvet.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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The low numbers set by the cap are another deviation.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The difference is a handful of defenders get Moss’d every week.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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However, there's a significant difference between containing and controlling a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Travelers who are planning to fly over the next week are encouraged to check the flight status before leaving home, arrive early for longer than usual security lines, and consider backup options before the departure day.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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Her departure adds to a growing list of Democrats, including former House speaker Nancy Pelosi who plan to retire after this term.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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An online diversity training course designed specifically for hiring managers or decision-makers at the producers’ companies is also part of the offering.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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It is led by the National Political Committee (NPC), a 25-person body with diversity requirements for gender and race.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Divergence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divergence. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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