diverse

adjective

di·verse | \ dī-ˈvərs

, də-ˈvərs, ˈdī-ˌvərs\

Definition of diverse

1 : differing from one another : unlike people with diverse interests

2 : composed of distinct or unlike elements or qualities a diverse population

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different, diverse, divergent, disparate, various mean unlike in kind or character. different may imply little more than separateness but it may also imply contrast or contrariness. different foods diverse implies both distinctness and marked contrast. such diverse interests as dancing and football divergent implies movement away from each other and unlikelihood of ultimate meeting or reconciliation. went on to pursue divergent careers disparate emphasizes incongruity or incompatibility. disparate notions of freedom various stresses the number of sorts or kinds. tried various methods

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. — 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

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Muslim women are some of the most diverse and dynamic people on the planet. — Shammara Lawrence, Allure, "What MuslimGirl's Amani Al-Khatahtbeh Wants to See From the Beauty Industry in 2019," 27 Mar. 2019 For the political suitors, there’s credibility to be gained from the younger, more diverse and social media-savvy members of the biggest new class since Watergate. — Laurie Kellman, The Seattle Times, "Belles of the ball: Dem freshmen courted by 2020 hopefuls," 19 Feb. 2019 The intimate gathering— thrown to celebrate the launch of Costa Brazil, a skincare line dedicated to sustainability—provided cucumber tequila cocktails and caviar to a diverse and glittering crew. — Ian Malone, Vogue, "Franciso Costa Celebrates the Launch of his Skincare Line Costa Brazil," 9 Feb. 2019 The survey included 1,217 diverse and qualified candidates between the ages of 30-45. — Emily Cassidy /, NBC News, "In the Know: Women in the news," 6 July 2018 Serena Ventures invests in companies that embrace diverse leadership, individual empowerment, creativity and opportunity. — Katherine J. Igoe, Marie Claire, "Serena Williams Has Secretly Been Investing in Diverse Companies for the Past 5 Years," 17 Apr. 2019 Click to Read Story A Crucial Step for Averting AI Disasters Tech companies working on artificial intelligence find that a diverse staff can help avoid biased algorithms that cause public embarrassments. — Sue Shellenbarger, WSJ, "The Robots That Manage the Managers," 15 Apr. 2019 Throughout the past year, cities installed pedestrian and cycling networks, planted trees and greenery, worked to improve public transit, and rezoned for diverse land uses to provide opportunities for physical activity and civic engagement. — Diana Budds, Curbed, "How cities became more equitable in 2018," 26 Dec. 2018 Before BuzzFeed investors can find an exit through a sale or public offering, the company needs to develop a diverse mix of revenue. — Recode Staff, Recode, "Recode Daily: Learning to love robots," 20 Nov. 2018

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diverse

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of diverse

: different from each other

: made up of people or things that are different from each other

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diverse

adjective

di·verse | \ dī-ˈvərs

, də-\

Kids Definition of diverse

1 : different from each other : unlike She met people with diverse interests.

2 : made up of people or things that are different from each other Her speech was heard by a diverse audience.

diverse

adjective

di·verse

Legal Definition of diverse

: differing from one another specifically : differing in citizenship from another party to an action a diverse defendant — see also diversity jurisdiction at jurisdiction — compare nondiverse