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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 wide diversity in the way that individual states design and run their elections may also raise doubts, particularly in an era of intense polarization.
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Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
The Silicon Valley Leadership Group’s latest report highlights that companies with dedicated diversity initiatives saw a 26% increase in Black women in management positions.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
The first book, covering 1936 to 1950 or so, showcases glamorous stars as well as the work that went into keeping their glamour mysterious; the second book focuses on the 1950s through 1972, when cultural shifts heralded more independence and diversity.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
At Invest, owners in different leagues will discuss the value of diversity in the ranks, explain why said value has been overlooked and provide proof of its impact to the industry.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
The Silicon Valley Leadership Group’s latest report highlights that companies with dedicated diversity initiatives saw a 26% increase in Black women in management positions.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
The first book, covering 1936 to 1950 or so, showcases glamorous stars as well as the work that went into keeping their glamour mysterious; the second book focuses on the 1950s through 1972, when cultural shifts heralded more independence and diversity.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
At Invest, owners in different leagues will discuss the value of diversity in the ranks, explain why said value has been overlooked and provide proof of its impact to the industry.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diversity
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Studies have shown the cannabis plant can help with a variety of medical ailments, including anxiety.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The rapper has been involved with a variety of political causes, largely Democratic ones, per the newspaper.Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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The difference between CVs and résumés The most obvious difference between CVs and résumés is length.Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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The difference is largely due to changes in derivative liabilities, gain on sale of mine property, and gain on extinguishment of debt.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The rationale behind this heterogeneity is to avoid such a policy's uneven incidence on households at different income levels.Simi Thambi, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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At a more basic level, maps of protein expression in Alzheimer’s patients could help researchers better capture the disease’s heterogeneity.Rohan Rajeev, STAT, 28 June 2024
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This dynamism culminates in The Ugly Ducklings (2019), where a multiplicity of genres is presented, expanding Cairokee’s audience base by offering them each something.Maha ElNabawi, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2024
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In reality, each region contained—and still contains—a multiplicity of ethnicities.Uzodinma Iweala, Foreign Affairs, 21 June 2022
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In contrast, restaurant fish followed a clearer, more exploitative trend.Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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In contrast, British firms make employees work slightly shorter on average while capping starting pay at £150,000.Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 5 Nov. 2024
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The distinction is important because a felony arrest typically entails more rigid follow-up in court and a higher likelihood of jail detention, while a misdemeanor often ends with a citation and release on the spot.Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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In her time as a public servant, Rep. Lee became the first Black woman elected to the State Senate from Northern California, holding the distinction of the highest-ranking Black woman in Democratic leadership.Shamira Ibrahim, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Diversity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diversity. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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