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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
This structural diversity suggests that evolution has modified the organ under different ecological conditions.
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Lilia Goncharova, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Battsek said he was struck by the diversity of projects on display.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
Lawmakers recently spent hours arguing over measures to preempt local governments from funding activities that fall under a vague and broad definition of diversity, equality and inclusion, stop them from restricting greenhouse gases, and prevent them from regulating urban sprawl.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
In the workforce, though, Blankfein believes programs aimed at increasing diversity do not provide more opportunity.
—Jo Ling Kent, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
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Lilia Goncharova, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Battsek said he was struck by the diversity of projects on display.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
Lawmakers recently spent hours arguing over measures to preempt local governments from funding activities that fall under a vague and broad definition of diversity, equality and inclusion, stop them from restricting greenhouse gases, and prevent them from regulating urban sprawl.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
In the workforce, though, Blankfein believes programs aimed at increasing diversity do not provide more opportunity.
—Jo Ling Kent, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diversity
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For much of the season, Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball star Darryn Peterson has dealt with a variety of health issues.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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Lingerie brands like Skims, Thirdlove, and Aerie make them in a variety of styles—triangle, scoopneck, longline, T-shirt—with features like adjustable straps, removable cups that add shape to small busts, and wide under-bust bands that support larger boobs.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
13 Mar. 2026
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For Glomski, that distinctiveness is the point.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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In the immediate future, Murray said, the Post would concentrate on areas that demonstrate authority, distinctiveness and impact, and resonate with readers, including politics, national affairs and security.—
David Bauder,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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But ultimately, San Diego’s quality was the difference, as Anders Dreyer’s first-half goal gave the visitors a 1-0 win.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2026
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Coby White’s influence There’s a distinct difference with the Hornets’ second unit and that has a lot to do with Coby White’s arrival.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
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In the nearly 50 years since Dyer’s text arrived, the field has retained its heterogeneity and developed into a complex set of constellations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
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Unlike mechanical systems, ecological systems exhibit nonlinear dynamics, spatial heterogeneity, and evolutionary adaptation.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Feb. 2026
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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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In this future, the lines between musical genres are blurred, the rapper herself is a household name, and Black women live nuanced lives that do not require us to betray our multiplicity and magnitude.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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The linocut medium itself performs this temporal multiplicity.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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Sontag, by contrast, was headed toward a kind of eroticized aestheticism.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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That’s a big contrast to the NBA, where more than a dozen shoe companies vie for deals directly with the athletes themselves.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Just this month, England’s Northern Ballet premiered Gentleman Jack, which has the extremely rare distinction of being full-length ballet with a lesbian protagonist.—
Chloe Angyal,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
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That distinction belongs to a 2003 Ferrari Enzo.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Diversity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diversity. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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