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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
The Coachella Valley’s stand-up options have evolved in size, ambition and diversity to include local breweries, music halls and indie theaters.
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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
On the one hand, there is a great deal of common ground among the most active Catholics, even with the diversity still found here.
—Maureen K. Day, The Conversation, 7 May 2025
In January Costco shareholders voted down an investor proposal from a think tank that pushed management to investigate the business risks of its diversity initiatives.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 7 May 2025
What Happens Next Whether driven by cultural heritage, pop culture, or a desire for originality, the rarest baby names in each state paint a picture of American diversity.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
On the one hand, there is a great deal of common ground among the most active Catholics, even with the diversity still found here.
—Maureen K. Day, The Conversation, 7 May 2025
In January Costco shareholders voted down an investor proposal from a think tank that pushed management to investigate the business risks of its diversity initiatives.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 7 May 2025
What Happens Next Whether driven by cultural heritage, pop culture, or a desire for originality, the rarest baby names in each state paint a picture of American diversity.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diversity
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Its adaptable, low-profile design fits into a variety of spaces without the bulk of traditional units.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Multi-generational families traveling together and looking for a bit more space can book a variety of larger accommodations that sleep up to 12.—
Margaux Lushing,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Another main difference is that white sharks have large gill slits, while basking sharks have extra large gill slits.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
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As long as the recipient is informed or entertained or both, what’s the difference how it was produced?—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2025
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Thus, researchers can use the mosaic to understand the behavior of individual cells and define the impact of cancer heterogeneity on the development of effective treatments.—
Amelia Palermo,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Accounting for sampling heterogeneity suggests a low palaeolatitude origin for dinosaurs.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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With so many organizations using a multiplicity of spreadsheets, slide decks, database repositories and disconnected business intelligence tools, the potential for work (and indeed money) not being mapped to specific priorities is rife.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Siwa isn’t alone in using a multiplicity of pronouns.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
23 Apr. 2025
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In contrast, Trump, who Forbes estimates has a net worth hovering around $5 billion, has surrounded himself with other billionaires, appointing several of them to the wealthiest presidential cabinet in U.S. history.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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In contrast, data removal services save time by handling the legwork for you.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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For me, there is a clear distinction between the propaganda films of the Islamic Republic and the films that are made under the constraints of censorship.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Leigh’s treatment of the masquerade likewise dissolves distinctions between subject and object: An encrusted head sans face atop a raffia dome functions neither as a fully articulated human form nor as an abstract sculpture.—
Delinda Collier,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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“Diversity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diversity. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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