DIVERGENCE Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

divergence

noun

də-ˈvər-jən(t)s

Definition of divergence

as in divergency

a movement in different directions away from a common point a growing divergence of opinion about that U.S. president's place in history

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Relevance

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as in deviation

a turning away from a course or standard any divergence from the community's strict moral code was met with social ostracism

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adherence

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Recent Examples of divergence The divergence between Wall Street’s vision and actual trading habits is most visible in equities. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026 Military detailing will be the harder trend to wear, and that’s where the interesting divergence sits. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026 This divergence will likely only hold true to a certain point, however. — Personal Finance, TheWeek, 30 Sep. 2026 The study found a similar divergence in opinions among working-class Latino voters. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for divergence

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Noun

The only difference between us sitting here and someone on death row is our circumstances.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Having produced one such number per participant, the standard approach then pools all of them into a group average, on the assumption that individual differences are noise that will be canceled out.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of difference

Noun

These deviations are due to the interaction between the helium in their atmosphere and traces of other elements, which vary between white dwarfs, depending on what material has interacted with the star over the course of its lifetime.

— Jack Guy, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
This type of structured risk assessment is already extensively used in industry through HAZOP reviews, where potential deviations, causes, consequences and safeguards are systematically examined before a process is put into operation.

— Gregory Shahnovsky, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of deviation

Noun

But beyond that particular case, the suit says, the agents and analysts had a diversity of career experience, including expertise in the counterintelligence threat from Iran and instances of helping recover American hostages held abroad.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
The diversity and scale of South America have provided the canvas for many unforgettable journeys, but one trip stands out in particular.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of diversity

Noun

Following the simultaneous departures of former chiefs Owen Hunt (Kevin McKidd) and Teddy Altman (Kim Raver) at the end of last season, long-time fans might have expected another familiar face to take the helm.

— Max Gao, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Her high-profile appointment followed a multiyear hiatus for Calvin Klein Collection on the runway following the departure of Raf Simons in 2018.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

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