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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 The American Psychiatric Association (APA) and other major medical associations do not consider being transgender a mental illness and recognize transgender and gender diverse identities as normal variations in human expression. Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025 Pic tells the story of a dancer (Kyle Toy) returning home to care for his estranged father (Tzi Ma) with terminal cancer and finding redemption, healing, and purpose by mentoring a diverse community dance class – including a transgender teen struggling to live authentically. The Deadline Team, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025 Each new capability adds to a foundation for broader adaptability, pointing toward a future where humanoids take on diverse roles with minimal redesign. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025 Few institutions in America still draw large, diverse, and deeply engaged memberships—and professional sports teams top that list. Todd Rogers, Time, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for diverse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diverse
Adjective
  • The company also showed off the Max10 Ultra, a hybrid robot vacuum that can automatically swap between three different sets of mop heads based on the flooring type.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Plenty of thought clearly also went into creating the right ambience from the moment the team bus pulls up behind the West Stand judging by the different lighting and imagery used to shift the mood as the players pass through the bowels of the arena.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • It is known to have a distinctive smell and a creamy, custardy texture.
    Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Do a reverse image search of the pet's photo and search for a distinctive phrase in the description.
    Abreanna Blose, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • China’s three distinct tech phases China’s tech success over the past 20 years was really achieved in three phases.
    Rich Karlgaard, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Do a separate soil test for each distinct area of your yard, such as existing or future vegetable gardens, flower beds, and lawns, because the lab recommendations will depend on the type of plants in that area.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Her challenge is now finding the best route to market for titles as varied as Doctor Who, Bluey and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, while launching new titles at markets such as MIPCOM and BBC Studios Showcase.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Overall, Christopher hypothesizes that the difference in outcomes varied because more active athletes stayed stronger than those who had to — or chose to — decrease their activity.
    Starre Vartan, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Diverse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diverse. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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