DIVERGENCE Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

divergence

noun

də-ˈvər-jən(t)s

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

adherence

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of divergence The result is that high performers inside organizations are often becoming substantially more productive while others remain relatively flat, and that divergence compounds over time. —

Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 Bia observed Italy’s divergence from France since the two countries met in the 2006 World Cup final. —

Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 30 May 2026 The divergence in their views was clearest — and most damaging — on the IMF’s recommendation for Senegal to restructure its debt. —

Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 25 May 2026 For a while, Howe masked this divergence between reality and expectations. —

George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for divergence

Recent Examples of Synonyms for divergence

Noun

The lyrics were largely faithful to the original version on Young’s 1987 LP Life with one crucial difference.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2025
Similar to the differences in finger signals, fixtures on clothing, collars and cuffs, even zipper manufacturers were distinct and different for clothing made in the UK or even elsewhere in Europe.

— Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025