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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
Proportional representation won’t solve all our problems, Drutman told me, but democracies that use proportional representation do a better job of managing racial and ethnic diversity than those that don’t.
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Mary Ellen Klas, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
Key Takeaways Eating late at night and being stressed can worsen gut problems such as constipation, diarrhea, and reduced gut bacterial diversity.
—Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026
When that happens, diversity becomes an asset, not a source of confusion.
—Chiara Alzati, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The goal was to pick a mix of patriotic locations and recognizable places that would be familiar to everyone along with a few non-specific regions that could represent the diversity of the country.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
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Mary Ellen Klas, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
Key Takeaways Eating late at night and being stressed can worsen gut problems such as constipation, diarrhea, and reduced gut bacterial diversity.
—Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026
When that happens, diversity becomes an asset, not a source of confusion.
—Chiara Alzati, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The goal was to pick a mix of patriotic locations and recognizable places that would be familiar to everyone along with a few non-specific regions that could represent the diversity of the country.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diversity
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But as the uptake of telehealth has grown substantially since the start of the covid pandemic, McClain is one of millions of Americans who have used online companies to meet a variety of their medical needs.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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The rooms For a smaller resort, there's a surprising variety among the accommodations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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In this role, Ken will lead CNBC Digital and help elevate the ambition, distinctiveness and impact of our journalism across platforms.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
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Success, for us is distinctiveness — being recognized by our design language alone and known as a brand with a clear point of view, forming the right partnerships, and on a more human level, coming back with new ideas and the momentum to keep designing.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Even a middle school student would perceive a stark difference between someone who voices a bogus theory and someone who acts on it.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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The shooting also raised questions about differences in security approaches between major public events.—
Ben Wheeler
May 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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From Miami’s Little Havana to Chinatowns in San Francisco, Koreatown in Los Angeles to Jersey City’s Little India, these centers of urban heterogeneity, with buildings to match, have enabled multiple generations to pursue the American Dream.—
Time,
Time,
2 June 2026
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Zamenhof believed that the constant clashes in his hometown and beyond were, above all, the product of semantic heterogeneity.—
Katie Thornton,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 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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One of my favorite mindsets is the multiplicity mindset.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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The absence of a prescribed theme across the exhibition reinforces that multiplicity.—
Miguel Sirgado,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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The rules produced by students at Eton in 1847, by contrast, outlawed the use of hands for propelling the ball.—
Thomas Adam,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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Blaming American negotiators Despite Israel’s displeasure with the emerging agreement, its relatively muted response stands in stark contrast to the fierce campaign Netanyahu waged against the 2015 Iran nuclear deal signed by former President Barack Obama.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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For museums and galleries, diversity replaced criticality as the primary criterion of social distinction, the way to demonstrate participation in a progressive critique of the social order.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The nearest town has the odd distinction of being renowned for ox-cart making.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Diversity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diversity. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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