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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 PhD Project began in 1994, after foundation and business leaders noticed the lack of diversity in the corporate world.
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CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
The concept has become increasingly important in biology as genetic sequencing tools have grown more powerful, revealing more diversity than the eye alone can detect.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
While that seems narrow, there is plenty of diversity within the genre to keep the show interesting, partly because the curators decided to mix the works of contemporary photographers with images from photo artists dating back to the1800s.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2026
The company also maintains a strict diversity initiative, and many writers come from low-income households.
—Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
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CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
The concept has become increasingly important in biology as genetic sequencing tools have grown more powerful, revealing more diversity than the eye alone can detect.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
While that seems narrow, there is plenty of diversity within the genre to keep the show interesting, partly because the curators decided to mix the works of contemporary photographers with images from photo artists dating back to the1800s.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2026
The company also maintains a strict diversity initiative, and many writers come from low-income households.
—Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diversity
Noun
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But the wider variety in the group stage, slightly counterintuitively, creates less variety at the business end of the tournament.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Grab ‘em in black (pictured above) and a variety of colors, including gray, navy, and berry, though prices vary by style, and keep scrolling for more comfortable work pants, below.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2026
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For Glomski, that distinctiveness is the point.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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In the immediate future, Murray said, the Post would concentrate on areas that demonstrate authority, distinctiveness and impact, and resonate with readers, including politics, national affairs and security.—
David Bauder,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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The difference between the two teams in the table could be more than just one point after this weekend’s encounter.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Bridges later established the Ruby Bridges Foundation to promote respect and appreciation for people’s differences.—
Susan DeGrane,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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In the nearly 50 years since Dyer’s text arrived, the field has retained its heterogeneity and developed into a complex set of constellations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
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Unlike mechanical systems, ecological systems exhibit nonlinear dynamics, spatial heterogeneity, and evolutionary adaptation.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Feb. 2026
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How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?—
Christian Wiman,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.—
Ryan Gaur,
Rolling Stone,
19 Nov. 2025
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The linocut medium itself performs this temporal multiplicity.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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These are complex laws that aim to achieve a multiplicity of goals.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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In contrast, Rogge worked with casting director Piergiorgio del Moro, looking for distinctive faces, as told to Nicole Phelps in a preview pre-show.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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The black gloves and Hough’s black earrings provided color palette contrast.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
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On Faire, GILi Guise is tagged as women- and Latino-owned and explicitly marked as not selling on Amazon—a distinction Falesnik is quick to stand behind.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
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Never quite finding a permanent home at any position on the Dolphins’ offensive line, Eichenberg holds the distinction of starting at all five positions in his time with Miami.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Diversity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diversity. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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