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a turning away from a course or standard a warning that no divergency from the church's traditional teachings on the subject would be permitted

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for divergency
Noun
  • But the success of carbon capture in the budget bill further highlights the divergence between the U.S. and the rest of the world.
    Justin Worland, Time, 11 July 2025
  • This growing divergence is what makes the pound an attractive investment funded by borrowing in the lower-yielding franc.
    Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • Because in the grand symphony of automotive manufacturing, this sneaky little data gremlin slipped past quality checks, and the deviation was written off as statistical noise.
    Raghu Para, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
  • However, the deviation came up front, where Gonzalo Plata, who is more of a winger than a centre-forward, started in place of Pedro.
    Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 21 June 2025
Noun
  • Explore the differences between blanco, reposado, and añejo, learn about the traditional distillation process, and discover what makes a truly exceptional pour.
    Essence, Essence, 10 July 2025
  • Whether your July itinerary entails manning the grill during a backyard barbecue, walking the coast of your local beach, or wandering cobblestone streets abroad, the right pair of comfortable shoes can make a world of difference.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • The allegations were a key factor in Newey’s departure.
    Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
  • Yes, the departures from last year’s title team now include Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porziņģis, Luke Kornet and most likely Al Horford.
    Steve Buckley, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • The project proposes sweeping reforms to federal agencies, a rollback of progressive policies on climate, LGBTQ+ rights and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, along with an expansion of executive power through civil service restructuring.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
  • In recent testimony, Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought criticized programming aimed at fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.
    Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
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“Divergency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divergency. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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