DIVERSENESS Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

diverseness

noun

Definition of diverseness

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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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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Noun

It is particularly aimed at improving diversity in the sector through targeting young people from lower socio-economic backgrounds, female and non-binary individuals and those from ethnic minorities.

— Roger Trapp, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
But African populations carry more diverse segments and some that are distinct, a consequence of some of the diversity that was lost when only a fraction of the total population expanded into Eurasia.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026

Definition of diversity

Noun

But kebabs are joined by a variety of stews, salads and eggplant dishes that are mainstays of Persian cooking.

— Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026
The remaining people reported having eaten at a variety of other Mexican-style restaurants, said Carlota Medus, a senior epidemiologist supervisor in the state Health Department’s Foodborne Disease Unit.

— Lauren Dunn, NBC news, 5 Aug. 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

With few exceptions, Southerners are pretty strict about the differences between cakes, pies, cobblers, and candies.

— Josh Miller, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026
At that scale, the difference between $1 and 20 cents per million input tokens becomes a serious procurement issue.

— Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of difference

Noun

The recent disclosures illustrate how quickly those distinctions can become politically significant.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 6 Aug. 2026
Canyon Crest Academy La Jolla comes off its first San Diego Section Open Division championship, while Cathedral Catholic holds the distinction of becoming the first San Diego Section school to reach the Southern California Regional Division 1 final.

— Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

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