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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
Those who left their homes to protest the murder of George Floyd weren’t secretly focussed on the diversity statistics at Bank of America or on the faculty lounge at Wesleyan University, but that moment of mass dissent got processed through the media, the government, and corporate America.
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Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2026
The sheer diversity of food makes Taiwan's night market scenes some of the most exciting in Asia.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
The growing diversity among new directors entering the Estonian film landscape is also evident.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
In his first year as attorney general, Uthmeier has focused heavily on headline-grabbing lawsuits targeting corporate diversity programs and LGBTQ+ initiatives.
—Garrett Shanley Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
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Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2026
The sheer diversity of food makes Taiwan's night market scenes some of the most exciting in Asia.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
The growing diversity among new directors entering the Estonian film landscape is also evident.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
In his first year as attorney general, Uthmeier has focused heavily on headline-grabbing lawsuits targeting corporate diversity programs and LGBTQ+ initiatives.
—Garrett Shanley Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diversity
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The laws have been challenged by families representing a variety of religions, including Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism and clergy, in addition to nonreligious families.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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Cardenas this month opened a new hibachi business, Hibachi La Ceiba, where the main dishes are made with his own house made teriyaki that comes in sweet or spicy varieties and contains a little less salt than most teriyaki.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 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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The difference between boys aged 10 and 12 compared to 13 and 14 is huge.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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What the files do seem to confirm, though, is the conspiracy theorist’s view of an elite stratosphere, where normal rules don’t apply, everyone knows each other, and ideological differences are subsumed to self-interested motives.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
14 Feb. 2026
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The figures are an addition to the New York Fed’s economic heterogeneity indicators, a series of data sets intended to track variations in the economy by geographic region and demographic and income groups.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 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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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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These are complex laws that aim to achieve a multiplicity of goals.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The first is a long-term commitment to preserving both collections and the multiplicity of stories attached to them.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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It's even found in the quiet, calming oases that is this city's epic hotel scene, a wonderful contrast to the heaving and exhilarating urban energy beyond its grand doors.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The black dial shows off Roman numerals on the top half and Arabic numerals on the bottom, a distinct look designed to be legible even in dark conditions thanks to that contrast.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2026
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But only one of them will be able to lay full claim to that distinction once the results on the March 3 primary are in.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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Paula Wallace, the founder and president of the Savannah College of Art and Design, can add a new distinction to her résumé.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Diversity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diversity. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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