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as in divergency
a movement in different directions away from a common point
a growing divergence of opinion about that U.S. president's place in history
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as in deviation
a turning away from a course or standard
any divergence from the community's strict moral code was met with social ostracism
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Recent Examples of divergence
But the most obvious explanation to us of the divergence between the Fed and the markets is sapped confidence in the nation’s fiscal direction.
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Chicago Tribune Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2024
These moves reflect the divergence between U.S. and international markets as investors around the globe take in America’s election results.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
As a child of Virginia Beach, Va., raised on its lively housing-projects lifestyles juxtaposed with middle-class neighborhoods, Williams internalized the cultural divergence.
—Armond White, National Review, 11 Oct. 2024
First, trade is a relatively small share of GDP, so the inflation pressures from global divergence will not likely dominate.
—Kristine Gill, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2024
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Chicago Tribune Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2024
These moves reflect the divergence between U.S. and international markets as investors around the globe take in America’s election results.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
As a child of Virginia Beach, Va., raised on its lively housing-projects lifestyles juxtaposed with middle-class neighborhoods, Williams internalized the cultural divergence.
—Armond White, National Review, 11 Oct. 2024
First, trade is a relatively small share of GDP, so the inflation pressures from global divergence will not likely dominate.
—Kristine Gill, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for divergence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for divergence
Noun
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There may be slight deviations from the podcast audio.Amanda Luberto, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
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In comparison, this year's deviation, while notable, is less extreme.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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While there are a few subtle differences to the jacket, Carpenter and Fran’s looks are both from the same vintage label, Lillie Rubin.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, some demographic differences emerged regarding the pardon.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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All eyes have been on the Sheridan series to see where the co-creator, writer and director would steer his flagship Western saga ever since the departure of his star Kevin Costner and the announcement that season 5B would be the final season of Yellowstone.Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
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Despite facing execution challenges culminating with the recent departure Intel’s CEO Pat Gelsinger, Intel’s commitment to innovation in AI accelerators could keep it competitive.Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, the employee experience category prioritizes talent management, inclusivity and diversity and employee engagement to foster an inclusive workplace.SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, the push for diversity, equity, and inclusion in leadership, which led to a marked increase in the hiring of leaders of color, has not translated into the same level of support.Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Divergence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divergence. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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