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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
Scientists and conservationists say the larger species will be cut off from food, water and mates with precious genetic diversity.
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Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
The diversity of subject matter, the way films were shot, the complete absence of any cinema outside of São Paulo and Rio.
—Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Still, inefficiencies and insufficient academic diversity remain big problems.
—Richard K. Vedder, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
Despite that mix of professional backgrounds, there’s been a striking lack of diversity.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
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Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
The diversity of subject matter, the way films were shot, the complete absence of any cinema outside of São Paulo and Rio.
—Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Still, inefficiencies and insufficient academic diversity remain big problems.
—Richard K. Vedder, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
Despite that mix of professional backgrounds, there’s been a striking lack of diversity.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diversity
Noun
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What a great variety of stories and advertising.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
6 Feb. 2026
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Davies’s direction reflects the variety of threads on which the movie’s subjectivity is based; one of the film’s most striking scenes occurs in the brothers’ absence.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 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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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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That difference — that scissor that is happening in the sled — is what gives you steering.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Minneapolis police chief says the difference between their policies on dealing with protesters and what federal officers have been doing is immediately clear.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
7 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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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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The contrast with her party could hardly be sharper.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The contrast trim and split-hem design on top and bottom adds an instant air of sophistication, and both pieces are versatile enough to mix and match with other staples in your wardrobe.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 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 9 Feb. 2026.
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