diverseness

noun

Definition of diversenessnext
1
as in diversity
the quality or state of being composed of many different elements or types the diverseness of the offerings at the art fair made judging a challenge

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2
as in distinctiveness
the quality or state of being different the diverseness of the two top movies in the running for Best Picture could not be more striking

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  1. diversity
  2. distinctiveness
  3. variety
  4. distinctness
  5. difference
  6. contrast
  7. distinction
Noun
  • That leaves out information about thousands of students in American schools, although many schools do not track or report gender diversity data.
    — Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Carr has been investigating diversity practices at Comcast since February 2025 and not ruled out subjecting its NBC licenses to an early review.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of diversity
Noun
  • The key lesson for personal branding is to embrace distinctiveness, substance, and a unique voice, rather than conforming to generic professionalism.
    — William Arruda, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • America is the ultimate answer to the pogrom, and to the emancipation Europe offered on the condition of relinquishing Jewish ethnic and cultural distinctiveness.
    — Rory Lancman, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of distinctiveness
Noun
  • With three- and four-bedroom options, open living areas and flexible spaces, the collection offers a variety of choices for buyers looking for a new home in North Reno.
    — Jenuane Communities, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • For Jia, who has watched generations of Chinese talents develop in a variety of ways, his hope is for these Chinese mavericks playing in America to stay.
    — Fred He, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of variety
Noun
  • How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?
    — Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
  • However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.
    — Ryan Gaur, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2025
Definition of distinctness
Noun
  • The big difference is that each fame-o will be paired with a non-famous friend or family member.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Testing competing superconductors under matching conditions can help isolate differences caused by the materials themselves.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of difference
Noun
  • The Republicans' back-to-the-future approach will provide a stark contrast in November with Democrats, whose primary includes both younger and progressive candidates.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
  • In contrast to the On Cloudmonster 3‘s bold and prominent floral covering, the Cloud X Tempo invites the Alpine Floral print in only by way of its insole.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of contrast
Noun
  • That distinction could become central to Maduro’s attempt to separate his case from that of former Panamanian strongman Manuel Noriega, one of the closest historical comparisons.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
  • That distinction becomes important as benchmarks approach their ceilings.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
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“Diverseness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diverseness. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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