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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
Of course, children should become acquainted with the wide variety of beliefs and lifestyles among Americans in order to appreciate the value of diversity in our society.
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2025
The 10-campus university will also eliminate diversity statements in any hiring processes following direction from the federal Department of Education to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 20 Mar. 2025
Disney may be scrapping a lot of its diversity programs as Donald Trump‘s war on inclusion intensifies.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025
As 2025 began and the Trump Administration began cracking down on diversity measures in the government, Target dialed down its diversity, equity and inclusion goals, sending its reputational score down again.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2025
The 10-campus university will also eliminate diversity statements in any hiring processes following direction from the federal Department of Education to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 20 Mar. 2025
Disney may be scrapping a lot of its diversity programs as Donald Trump‘s war on inclusion intensifies.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025
As 2025 began and the Trump Administration began cracking down on diversity measures in the government, Target dialed down its diversity, equity and inclusion goals, sending its reputational score down again.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diversity
Noun
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The iPhone 15 Pro is available here in a variety of colors and prices in Renewed Premium condition.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Choose from a variety of seasonal hues, including baby pink, light green, and lavender.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Yet there is one key difference: Linfield have been significantly less dominant domestically than any of those clubs.—
Colin Millar,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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The biggest difference between working with Blaine and other clients?—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Mar. 2025
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But seen in the close-up of the videos, heterogeneity emerged.—
Alec MacGillis,
ProPublica,
6 Feb. 2025
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Accounting for sampling heterogeneity suggests a low paleolatitude origin for dinosaurs Before joining Discover Magazine, Paul Smaglik spent over 20 years as a science journalist, specializing in U.S. life science policy and global scientific career issues.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
23 Jan. 2025
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It should not be crafted as a polemic but as a pragmatic assessment of why, from the business perspective, the rule of law serves the national interest in a multiplicity of clearly articulated ways.—
Mark A. Cohen,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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That then will only speak to the multiplicity of queerness and transness of the new forms of relationality, of connecting with us rather than further dividing us.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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By contrast, Dreams Inc. largely sells its toys online or through distributors like Kiddy Land, Kinokuniya, and Urban Outfitters.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
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By contrast, his company has only raised $60 million, including a fresh $30 million funding round announced Wednesday led by Molten Ventures and Tapestry VC that values the company at over $150 million.—
Jeremy Bogaisky,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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But there is an important distinction to make between a goalkeeper kicking long and passing long; Maresca’s primary issue is with the former and his desire to avoid simply gifting possession back to the opposition.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
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That's an important distinction as some other operators currently require a winning wager in order to see a bonus.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Diversity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diversity. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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