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as in variety
the quality or state of being composed of many different elements or types
the diversity of plant life on that tropical island is staggering
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as in distinctiveness
the quality or state of being different
there's considerable diversity in the platforms for the two major parties
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Recent Examples of diversity
After the 1707 Act of Union, Scott was reminding British readers that Scotland was a land of linguistic diversity where Scots and Gaelic flowed freely.
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Rachel Ashcroft
july 7, Literary Hub, 7 July 2025
China, with its immense economy and rich regional diversity, has produced one of the world’s most widespread and respected cuisines.
—Chris Reed, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
And, as part of an effort to increase the diversity of the voting body, hundreds of other journalists from all around the world would be invited to become unpaid members.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 July 2025
Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard effectively ends affirmative action in college admissions, threatening workplace diversity efforts.
—Sonari Glinton, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Rachel Ashcroft
july 7, Literary Hub, 7 July 2025
China, with its immense economy and rich regional diversity, has produced one of the world’s most widespread and respected cuisines.
—Chris Reed, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
And, as part of an effort to increase the diversity of the voting body, hundreds of other journalists from all around the world would be invited to become unpaid members.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 July 2025
Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard effectively ends affirmative action in college admissions, threatening workplace diversity efforts.
—Sonari Glinton, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diversity
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Amazon Prime Day 2025 features deals on a variety of tools from brands like Black+Decker, Craftsman, and DeWalt.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
9 July 2025
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Panda continues to trial Asian, Australian and domestic varieties, with an eye toward optimizing fiber quality for its process.—
Kasi Martin,
Sourcing Journal,
9 July 2025
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Explore the differences between blanco, reposado, and añejo, learn about the traditional distillation process, and discover what makes a truly exceptional pour.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Whether your July itinerary entails manning the grill during a backyard barbecue, walking the coast of your local beach, or wandering cobblestone streets abroad, the right pair of comfortable shoes can make a world of difference.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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The research team used exclosures in study vineyards to investigate the effect of birds and bats on arthropod pests affecting ecosystem functions and crop yield considering the local management schemes and contrasting landscape heterogeneity of the vineyards.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Moto Moto, run by the spunky Rashida (Arica Jackson) and emceed by the exuberant Ahmed (Nick Rashad Burroughs) becomes a hotbed of heterogeneity (there’s even a shaman) in a culture that is otherwise intolerant of mixing.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Yes, accepting the multiplicity of forms that your relationship with another human being can take.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
17 June 2025
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Computers have long been used to keep track of a multiplicity of factors that compound and interact in ways more complex than a human could trace.—
Bruce Schneier,
The Conversation,
16 June 2025
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Oil, meanwhile, sold off during the recent conflict in a way that few expected, and in contrast to typical oil price increases during conflicts in the Middle East.—
Siena Griffin,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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This is in contrast to people with Alzheimer’s disease, where it’s known that elevated p-tau217 contributes to the brain pathology seen in that condition.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 June 2025
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Disinformation — the purposeful bending of, or negating, the truth — is used to destroy reputations, shatter trust, change political regimes, win at all costs, and muddy our distinctions between what is real and true, and what is blatantly false and biased.—
Davia Temin,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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At least one member appeared to struggle to understand the distinction between a vaccine’s efficacy and its effectiveness.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
3 July 2025
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“Diversity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diversity. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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