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How is the word diverse different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of diverse are different, disparate, divergent, and various. While all these words mean "unlike in kind or character," diverse implies both distinctness and marked contrast.

such diverse interests as dancing and football

When would different be a good substitute for diverse?

The words different and diverse are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, different may imply little more than separateness but it may also imply contrast or contrariness.

different foods

When is it sensible to use disparate instead of diverse?

The meanings of disparate and diverse largely overlap; however, disparate emphasizes incongruity or incompatibility.

disparate notions of freedom

Where would divergent be a reasonable alternative to diverse?

Although the words divergent and diverse have much in common, divergent implies movement away from each other and unlikelihood of ultimate meeting or reconciliation.

went on to pursue divergent careers

When might various be a better fit than diverse?

In some situations, the words various and diverse are roughly equivalent. However, various stresses the number of sorts or kinds.

tried various methods

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of diverse Caregivers in America are diverse, but a lot of them are like Edwards: middle-aged women caring for an aging parent. Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 24 July 2025 The library’s register of copyrights received similarly diverse and even humorous inquiries. Alex H. Poole, The Conversation, 23 July 2025 Their diverse and acclaimed roster of authors offers a deep well of stories rich with cinematic potential. Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 23 July 2025 Some of the last barriers to acceptance of AI as nearing AGI are overcome when AI demonstrates creativity, emotional nuance, and abstract reasoning in diverse contexts. Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for diverse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diverse
Adjective
  • And in a different carousel of photos, which Justin shared on Friday, the singer once again cozied up to his wife, wrapping his arms around her in what appeared to be candid shots.
    Bailey Richards, People.com, 27 July 2025
  • The Enquirer tried to contact ICE spokespeople via two different emails, separately contacted the Detroit field office, and requested any reports related to the alleged prank.
    Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 27 July 2025
Adjective
  • The country has a low cost of living, a low crime rate and distinctive cuisine.
    William P. Barrett, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
  • Meeting space, which is also popular for weddings, is another distinctive amenity.
    Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
Adjective
  • Literature has a distinct ability to illuminate truth’s multiplicities; writers like Ullmann remind readers that fact and fiction are fragile categories, and that collapsing them can yield enthralling results.
    Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 15 July 2025
  • Today, over 3 in 5 cannabis consumers are aware of terpenes: organic compounds present in plants, fungi and cannabis, and are responsible for distinct scents, flavors and therapeutic effects.
    Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2025
Adjective
  • Equip them with discussion points, questions and varied perspectives.
    Antoine Andrews, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
  • In all of these cities, the difference between buying and renting varied from $1,166 to $2,623.
    Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025

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“Diverse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diverse. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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