Synonyms of divergence

divergence

noun

də-ˈvər-jən(t)s 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• divergency
• difference
• diversity
• bifurcation
• separation
• parting of the ways
• disagreement
• disparity
• discrepancy
• dissimilarity
• divarication
• distinctiveness
• distinctness
• dissidence
• unlikeness
• distinction
• disparateness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• convergence
• agreement
• similarity
• accord
• likeness

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deviation
• departure
• detour
• deflection
• divergency
• diversion
• regression
• reversion
• divagation
• retrogression

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• adherence

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of divergence

For a while, Howe masked this divergence between reality and expectations. —George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 May 2026

Massie, who is Libertarian-leaning, seemed to nod at his divergence from the Republican Party on the war, going as far as using some of his colleagues’ skepticism of reports of the deal’s terms as a litmus test for his support of it. —Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 24 May 2026

Talking about them provides a way into the points of connection and divergence that shape our relationships. —Literary Hub, 20 May 2026

The 45-year-old congresswoman has also earned endorsements from other key Louisiana Republicans close to the president, such as Attorney General Liz Murrill and Gov. Jeff Landry, who called out the senator's divergences. —Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 16 May 2026