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
These divergent paths have fueled advocates for competing offense-first or go-on-D philosophies.
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David K. Li, NBC news, 20 Sep. 2025
Understanding these divergent perspectives is essential for building workplaces that can both attract and retain talent across the gender spectrum.
—Sophia A. Nelson, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
None of this is to say Eternity needed to be another Past Lives, telling the story of a woman forced to confront the divergent paths of life with two possible romantic partners in as aching a tone as possible.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025
And in the 1990s, the nation’s medical experts, realizing the costs of divergent advice, aligned their recommendations with the CDC’s too.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
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David K. Li, NBC news, 20 Sep. 2025
Understanding these divergent perspectives is essential for building workplaces that can both attract and retain talent across the gender spectrum.
—Sophia A. Nelson, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
None of this is to say Eternity needed to be another Past Lives, telling the story of a woman forced to confront the divergent paths of life with two possible romantic partners in as aching a tone as possible.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025
And in the 1990s, the nation’s medical experts, realizing the costs of divergent advice, aligned their recommendations with the CDC’s too.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for divergent
Adjective
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The research team also revealed that the robots can change their shape and gait to adapt to different terrains or to perform a variety of functions, such as gripping and lifting objects.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Oct. 2025
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Even then, Sitake and his former teammates were encouraged to speak freely in meetings, to suggest alternative schemes and to acknowledge ways to be different.—
Christopher Kamrani,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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High operating temperatures and distinctive characteristics set LF-MSRs apart from conventional solid-fuel reactors.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
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Across mediums and genres, our studio has fused art, craft and technology in service of bold, distinctive and enduring stories.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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At the vacation rentals below, uncover all that is distinct and dreamy in Scotland, from coastal cottages to Georgian manor homes.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
12 Oct. 2025
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The fake tundra surrounding the cast definitely had a distinct odor to it.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
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Travelers seeking cultural heritage are rewarded, too, with highlights including an 18th-century glassblowing factory, diverse architecture and a house museum dedicated to the artist and former resident Joan Miró.—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Now with a diverse range of categories including denim, intimates, clothing, jeans, active and swim, AirEssentials, shapewear and more, Spanx continues to use bonding in different ways including to add another layer of fabric to certain areas of a garment without using stitching.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Divergent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divergent. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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