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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
Mason thinks about diversity from a global perspective as well as a national one.
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Stephanie Elam, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
The fear among those pushing for greater diversity among corporate leadership is that the data for 2025 might be the beginning of a longer declining trend.
—Richie Zweigenhaft, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
For another, participants who questioned some diversity-and-inclusion initiatives were not welcomed.
—Charles Duhigg, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Biogeography is key to the Galápagos, with the diversity of endemic species rather than the size of colonies being the big draw.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
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Stephanie Elam, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
The fear among those pushing for greater diversity among corporate leadership is that the data for 2025 might be the beginning of a longer declining trend.
—Richie Zweigenhaft, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
For another, participants who questioned some diversity-and-inclusion initiatives were not welcomed.
—Charles Duhigg, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Biogeography is key to the Galápagos, with the diversity of endemic species rather than the size of colonies being the big draw.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diversity
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First found in the 1930s, this interpretation was later validated by a wide variety of laboratory experiments.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Jan. 2026
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The menu has shifted to more small plates and skewers, with meats like chicken, shrimp, fish and wagyu beef and a variety of different vegetables.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
30 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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These scenarios produce different outcomes, and residents deserve to see those differences before decisions are locked in.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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One notable difference from the earlier meeting was the job Fullerton did against Cal Poly’s Peter Bandelj.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
25 Jan. 2026
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Constructing a detailed overview of the Arctic has always been difficult because of its vast size, often impossible working conditions and the heterogeneity of its landscapes.—
Lara Williams,
Twin Cities,
22 Jan. 2026
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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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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
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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
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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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On the other hand, this contrast with prior Fed picks could make Rieder even more attractive to Trump, who is not shy about busting norms.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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In contrast, annual compensation for investment bank CEOs is valued at roughly $30 million to $40 million annually.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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The distinction is semantic, not economic.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Yeah, so the law has this long-standing distinction between what the lawyers would call prospective relief and retrospective relief.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Diversity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diversity. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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