as in divergence
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of deviance
For thousands of years, mental illness could only be explained by supernatural forces or moral deviance.
—
Celia Ford, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Out of the Card Catalog Closet Librarians gathered in 1970 to challenge Library of Congress classifications and catalog subject headings that aligned homosexuality with deviance.
—JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2024
The singer’s life and music were shaped by the political upheaval around him, yet his image has often been softened into a digestible symbol of social deviance to college-age people.
—Lawrence Burney, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2024
Mary & George certainly outpaces The Tudors in varieties of deviance depicted.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
See All Example Sentences for deviance
Celia Ford, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Out of the Card Catalog Closet Librarians gathered in 1970 to challenge Library of Congress classifications and catalog subject headings that aligned homosexuality with deviance.
—JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2024
The singer’s life and music were shaped by the political upheaval around him, yet his image has often been softened into a digestible symbol of social deviance to college-age people.
—Lawrence Burney, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2024
Mary & George certainly outpaces The Tudors in varieties of deviance depicted.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
See All Example Sentences for deviance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deviance
Noun
-
What concerns me about the markets in early February 2025 is that the bearish momentum divergence for GOOGL is not an isolated occurrence.—
,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2025
-
When added up over the decades, the divergences are sometimes stark.—
Dylan Scott,
Vox,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
When there were errors, discrepancies or missing information, the report found claims could take on average over 100 days to go through.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA TODAY,
12 Feb. 2025
-
The discrepancy has driven up demand for the current generation in places like Japan.—
Chris Lau,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Only in 2023 did the N.I.H. designate people with disabilities as a community that experienced health disparities.—
Katrina Miller,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
-
This shift has the potential to bridge healthcare disparities, making high-quality medical services more accessible—not just for the privileged few, but for everyone.—
John Werner,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Whether consumers are confused by the similarity (or dissimilarity) of the two designs goes to the heart of the dispute.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
30 July 2024
-
Still, the dissimilarities, in his view, outweighed the similarities.—
Andrew Marantz,
The New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2024
Noun
-
Some civil rights groups have threatened to boycott companies that retreat from diversity initiatives.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
-
The act of censorship comes as Trump administration’s calls for only male and female genders to be recognized, and the cancelation of all national diversity, equity, and inclusion programs (DEI).—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
The ‘Iced Black’ bonnet sets the contrast nicely while the 23-inch five-spoke forged aluminum wheels, illuminated grille, and polished brightwork complete the look.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
-
In contrast, the 40th-anniversary show minimized the early years and instead explored the fun possibilities of intergenerational cross-pollination.—
Joe Berkowitz,
Vulture,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
The main difference between physical hunger and emotional eating is that emotional eating starts in the brain and includes sudden onset feelings of anxiety or sadness, specific cravings, not feeling satisfied even when full, and feelings of guilt after eating.—
Allison Futterman,
Discover Magazine,
15 Feb. 2025
-
There is a marked difference between the two beverages, particularly through a health lens, as alcohol is linked to liver disease, addiction, cancer and cognitive decline.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
The first day of spring training games was a look at some variation of the regular lineup and getting first glances as newcomers Paul Goldschmidt and Cody Bellinger along with Jasson Dominguez’s first game in a bid to be the opening day left fielder.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
-
The Romanian deadlift is a variation of the classic, which strengthens the glutes and hamstrings.—
Hilary Achauer,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Deviance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deviance. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share