1
: differing from one another : unlike
people with diverse interests
2
: composed of distinct or unlike elements or qualities
a diverse population
diversely
adverb
diverseness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of diverse in a Sentence
We can adapt to new problems in ways that other species cannot. It is this ability that enabled our ancestors to spread over the globe, displacing other hominids and many other species along the way. Our cultures and individual behaviors are so successfully diverse that humans are more like an entire ecosystem than a single species.
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Barbara Oakley, Evil Genes, (2007) 2008
Since the methods and policies of the Spaniards on the edges of empire varied over time and place, and the indigenous tribes and peoples with whom they came into contact were almost endlessly diverse, Weber was faced with the daunting challenge of writing a book that was at the same time comprehensive and comprehensible.
—J. H. Elliott, New York Review of Books, 23 Feb. 2006
The place is packed at both lunch and dinner. The crowd, always a diverse blend of athletes and fans, cops and criminals, showbiz and fashion, appears as heterogeneous as ever.
—Eric Asimov, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2003
Many students, from campuses diverse as Bushwick High School in Brooklyn, New York, and Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington, had classmates sign cards pledging to vote for "books, not bombs."
—Liza Featherstone, Nation, 4/11 Aug. 2003
His message appealed to a diverse audience.
a diverse group of subjects
Barbara Oakley, Evil Genes, (2007) 2008
Since the methods and policies of the Spaniards on the edges of empire varied over time and place, and the indigenous tribes and peoples with whom they came into contact were almost endlessly diverse, Weber was faced with the daunting challenge of writing a book that was at the same time comprehensive and comprehensible.
—J. H. Elliott, New York Review of Books, 23 Feb. 2006
The place is packed at both lunch and dinner. The crowd, always a diverse blend of athletes and fans, cops and criminals, showbiz and fashion, appears as heterogeneous as ever.
—Eric Asimov, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2003
Many students, from campuses diverse as Bushwick High School in Brooklyn, New York, and Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington, had classmates sign cards pledging to vote for "books, not bombs."
—Liza Featherstone, Nation, 4/11 Aug. 2003
His message appealed to a diverse audience.
a diverse group of subjects
Recent Examples on the Web
Michigan lawmakers own a wide range of companies offering diverse products and services, according to the financial disclosures.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 20 Apr. 2024
Amidst the loss of his privilege and outside passions – such as his beloved piano – he is thrust into a new reality with the diverse clientele of the detention center.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024
Here's what to know Patagonia Known for its lush ecosystem and diverse bird culture, Patagonia is one of those places often left off of lists of Arizona's must-see towns.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2024
The collection is diverse, with a range of sizes, bold colors (like Seafoam and Cosmic Lilac), and design features like easy-to-grip handles and bases that are sized to fit standard cupholders.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
The clientele is culturally diverse, spanning age, gender and style.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Generally, the more diverse the selection, the better your chances are of finding those lucky streaks and keeping the fun going.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
Because some garments, like a Charles Frederick Worth ball gown from 1877, are too delicate to be worn, the exhibit will use a diverse range of technologies and activations to create a sensory experience for all the garments, invoking senses from smell and sound to texture and motion.
—Cady Lang, TIME, 16 Apr. 2024
These days, the variations of how and when fans discover and engage with a franchise are more fluid and diverse than ever.
—Audrey Schomer, Variety, 8 Apr. 2024
Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 20 Apr. 2024
Amidst the loss of his privilege and outside passions – such as his beloved piano – he is thrust into a new reality with the diverse clientele of the detention center.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024
Here's what to know Patagonia Known for its lush ecosystem and diverse bird culture, Patagonia is one of those places often left off of lists of Arizona's must-see towns.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2024
The collection is diverse, with a range of sizes, bold colors (like Seafoam and Cosmic Lilac), and design features like easy-to-grip handles and bases that are sized to fit standard cupholders.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
The clientele is culturally diverse, spanning age, gender and style.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Generally, the more diverse the selection, the better your chances are of finding those lucky streaks and keeping the fun going.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
Because some garments, like a Charles Frederick Worth ball gown from 1877, are too delicate to be worn, the exhibit will use a diverse range of technologies and activations to create a sensory experience for all the garments, invoking senses from smell and sound to texture and motion.
—Cady Lang, TIME, 16 Apr. 2024
These days, the variations of how and when fans discover and engage with a franchise are more fluid and diverse than ever.
—Audrey Schomer, Variety, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Diverse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diverse. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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