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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
The film casted exclusively from theater groups across different states to represent the linguistic diversity found in Indian prisons.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
The city’s true power lies in its kaleidoscopic diversity: more than half of its 2.7 million residents were born outside of Canada, bringing with them languages, traditions, and cuisines that make exploring the city’s 200-plus neighborhoods an adventure in its own right.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
The city's restaurants, cafés, and bars reflect the diversity of Chicago's neighborhoods, and knowing where to stay is the key to having convenient access to the best spots.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Inclusion, diversity, all that stuff, of course, of course.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
The city’s true power lies in its kaleidoscopic diversity: more than half of its 2.7 million residents were born outside of Canada, bringing with them languages, traditions, and cuisines that make exploring the city’s 200-plus neighborhoods an adventure in its own right.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
The city's restaurants, cafés, and bars reflect the diversity of Chicago's neighborhoods, and knowing where to stay is the key to having convenient access to the best spots.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Inclusion, diversity, all that stuff, of course, of course.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diversity
Noun
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Eating a wide variety of nutrient-rich foods helps maintain a balanced gut microbiome.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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Forbes publishes a variety of rankings, including the best employers and the richest people.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Six separate receivers have caught touchdown passes already this season, a stark difference from a season ago when Green was criticized for being too reliant on a small number of playmakers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
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However, there's a significant difference between containing and controlling a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The heterogeneity surprises people.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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These include ad inventory, cross-channel consistency, diminishing returns, seasonality, customer heterogeneity, creative impact, funnel vs. topline goals and short- vs. long-term objectives.—
Aleks Farseev,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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In recent years, children’s literature has become increasingly diverse, involving a multiplicity of voices and perspectives.—
Simran Jeet Singh,
Big Think,
20 Aug. 2025
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Designers have always prized multiplicity.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This led to a fierce competition with the other big name of 1980s Italian fashion, Gianni Versace, whose dazzling style stood in stark contrast to Armani’s typically understated looks.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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The white skirt portion of the dress provided a bold contrast to the top and was covered in oversized black polka dots.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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By every measurement, there is a clear line of distinction between the two groups within the league’s 18 starters.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Legal operations often involve context, judgment and subtle distinctions that automation isn’t yet equipped to handle.—
Jens Erik Gould,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Diversity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diversity. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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