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as in variety
the quality or state of being composed of many different elements or types
the diversity of plant life on that tropical island is staggering
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as in distinctiveness
the quality or state of being different
there's considerable diversity in the platforms for the two major parties
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Recent Examples of diversity
Its messaging is deliberately structured to project a sense of American support and hope toward Iranian protesters, while also attempting to reflect the breadth and diversity of protest activity rather than treating it episodically or selectively.
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Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Rosenbaum guided the campus through financial and enrollment challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic and saw Caltech institute new diversity recruitment efforts.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Kroeze said China’s demand for denim is expected to grow at a faster pace than North America and Europe and the Chinese denim market will come to rival the US, both in size and diversity.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
But in the six decades since that fateful night, the Queen City’s culinary landscape has undergone multiple evolutions, driven largely by a vast diversity of immigrants who have shaped the city.
—Max Kalnitz, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Jan. 2026
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Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Rosenbaum guided the campus through financial and enrollment challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic and saw Caltech institute new diversity recruitment efforts.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Kroeze said China’s demand for denim is expected to grow at a faster pace than North America and Europe and the Chinese denim market will come to rival the US, both in size and diversity.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
But in the six decades since that fateful night, the Queen City’s culinary landscape has undergone multiple evolutions, driven largely by a vast diversity of immigrants who have shaped the city.
—Max Kalnitz, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diversity
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Head to Chocolate Meltdown and sample a variety of treats that'll be sure to please your sweet tooth.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Delhomme was interviewed by Observer columnist Scott Fowler, who in 17 minutes probed the Panthers Hall of Honor inductee on a variety of topics.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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As to the non-final action, one problem for the A’s is that the marks fail to show enough distinctiveness.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Judean culture had been transformed by Greek influence for centuries, but Antiochus attempted to quash Judean religious distinctiveness altogether.—
Joshua Shanes,
The Conversation,
11 Dec. 2025
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The difference is a handful of defenders get Moss’d every week.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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However, there's a significant difference between containing and controlling a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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But given the complexity and heterogeneity of the disease, that’s not likely to be what a complete remedy will look like.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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The heterogeneity surprises people.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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Whereas the Legion of Boom seldom disguised coverages and leaned on a couple of core defensive looks to inflict pain on its opponents, Macdonald’s defense has made a name for itself — literally — by mastering in multiplicity.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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The multiplicity of existence is so astonishing because every single thing is utterly itself, utterly unique.—
Christian Wiman,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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Kennedy’s promise to minimize federal involvement in enforcing constitutional rights is in stark contrast to Trump’s vow to employ troops in response to purported high crime in multiple major cities, a claim those cities’ leaders have disputed.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Newer machines, by contrast, often use payout systems that tie claw strength to how much money has been fed into the game, meaning the claw only reaches full strength after the operator’s preset threshold is met.—
Anna Rahmanan,
thehustle.co,
9 Jan. 2026
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Critics say those distinctions are arbitrary and unfair, being based on outdated assumptions and bad science.—
Kevin Krause,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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There is a subtle but important distinction that bears discussion.—
Michael Isaacson,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Diversity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diversity. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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