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
See All Example Sentences for divergent
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
See All Example Sentences for divergent
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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Tabby coated cats have a distinctive 'M'-shaped mark on their foreheads.
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The restaurants are also rated highly for their traditional chile relleno and for the distinctive fish or shrimp tacos with chipotle sauce and mango pico de gallo.
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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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The market sees diverse approaches from infrastructure, authorization, and security vendors, alongside consolidation through acquisitions and open-source initiatives.
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The Adayar Eco Park, a green lung that hugs an estuary, is nearby and worth a visit for its diverse flora and fauna.
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“Divergent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divergent. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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