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: different from each other
The magazine covers topics as diverse [=varied] as chemistry and sculpture.
people with diverse interests
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: made up of people or things that are different from each other
His message appealed to a diverse audience.
The group of students is very diverse. [=the students are different ages, races, etc.]
a diverse group of subjects
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“Diverse.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/diverse. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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