as in different
differing from another or others
The twins may look alike but they have divergent personalities.
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Recent Examples of divergent
Political figures as divergent as Bannon and Bernie Sanders are expressing concern over AI and the concentration of power among the industry’s executives.
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Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
Yams used the web like a cookbook, combining divergent scenes and subcultures and emerging with something that felt authentically new.
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Jeff Ihaza,
VIBE.com,
2 June 2026
Colombia’s top two presidential candidates, however, have markedly divergent approaches.
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Daniel Depetris,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
The district has one of the highest concentration of Jewish voters in the nation, with Goldman and Lander staking out divergent views on the Israel question.
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Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
Yams used the web like a cookbook, combining divergent scenes and subcultures and emerging with something that felt authentically new.
—
Jeff Ihaza,
VIBE.com,
2 June 2026
Colombia’s top two presidential candidates, however, have markedly divergent approaches.
—
Daniel Depetris,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
The district has one of the highest concentration of Jewish voters in the nation, with Goldman and Lander staking out divergent views on the Israel question.
—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for divergent
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As the match enters a hydration break, Austria — which has already gone for broke with four substitutions this half — will have to try something different to rally.
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Researchers then move the ion to different locations above the chip by adjusting voltages on the trap electrodes.
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The Lebanese Australian producer created his distinctive style by blending sounds from the Arab world with hard-hitting bass music.
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Banfield-Norris, who is Jaden’s grandmother, served a softer contrast to her grandkids’ shoes, opting for the elegant Christian Louboutin Senora leopard-print sandals, which feature a distinctive red sole and a T-strap design.
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Honda's vehicles feature a distinct design language and identity that evolves without deviating from the brand's ethos.
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Each of them hold their own distinct style and personality, with something for everyone, not just in the glass, but in the atmosphere.
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Working with sister stylist duo Chloe and Chenelle Delgadillo, Rodrigo has reconstructed her signature looks to feel softer and more grown-up, with outfits drawing from fashion references just as diverse as her musical taste.
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This is a really fun, diverse set of applications all mysteriously falling under the heading of the positive Grassmannian.
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“Divergent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divergent. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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