Definition of DIVERSENESS

Choose the Right Synonym for diverse

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Our show is so diverse, not only in race and ethnicity, but in body type. — Claire Dodson, Teen Vogue, "The "Mean Girls" Musical Cast Is Redefining What It Means to Be a Strong Woman," 8 Mar. 2019 Because the consumer base is now so diverse, so too are the collections. — Vogue, "Vogue Runway’s Critics Weigh In on the Fall 2019 Menswear Collections—And the Seismic Shifts Changing the Business," 22 Jan. 2019 But beyond its role as a representation of England, the city is also a global metropolis where the world’s cultures unfold in a sprawling patchwork of diverse neighborhoods. — Elizabeth Wellington, Vogue, "Where to Find London’s Hidden French Side," 7 Jan. 2019 Their diversity is a reflection of a record-shattering midterm election season, where women and candidates of diverse backgrounds won major victories and helped Democrats reclaim the House. — Amanda Sakuma, Vox, "2020 Democratic hopefuls are under pressure to build diverse teams," 29 Dec. 2018 If your location makes this challenging, social media provides ample opportunity to connect with people from diverse backgrounds all over the world. — SELF, "Trainers and Fitness Pros Can't Help People of Color While Remaining Silent About Racism," 1 Nov. 2018 One of the best parts of living in Seattle — the local gems tucked away in the city’s diverse neighborhoods. — The Seattle Times, "Secret Seattle: 10 hidden neighborhood hangouts," 15 Oct. 2018 The Times noted that portraits of Jaymin displayed in a more diverse neighborhood in Tacoma have not been disturbed. — Jewel Wicker, Teen Vogue, "An Art Project Called Black Teen Wearing Hoodie Has Been Repeatedly Destroyed in Seattle," 28 Aug. 2018 Boston has much to offer all-year round: colonial history, diverse neighborhoods, performing arts, a vibrant dining scene, and plenty of sporting events. — Nancy Trejos, USA TODAY, "Boston hotels: TripAdvisor's best value picks for July 2018," 3 July 2018

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