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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
This pattern compounds existing inequalities and limits diversity in fields where different perspectives drive innovation.
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Joseph Cimpian, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
That’s why this conversation about diversity in film is really only about Britain and the U.S. because everywhere else films are being made by lots of Black filmmakers.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025
That makes diversity in the ranks of the federal government a big comparative advantage.
—Farah Stockman, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2025
In the interview, Bannon noted that there are a diversity of views within Trump's movement and predicted an internal struggle.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Joseph Cimpian, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
That’s why this conversation about diversity in film is really only about Britain and the U.S. because everywhere else films are being made by lots of Black filmmakers.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025
That makes diversity in the ranks of the federal government a big comparative advantage.
—Farah Stockman, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2025
In the interview, Bannon noted that there are a diversity of views within Trump's movement and predicted an internal struggle.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diversity
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In states with medical marijuana, the substance can be prescribed by a doctor, including to treat a variety of conditions such as chronic pain, multiple sclerosis, severe nausea and Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Mayo Clinic.Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2025
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The other four phones use a variety of MediaTek chipsets.Dominic Preston, The Verge, 10 Jan. 2025
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Sorensen said any water utility that serves an area with large differences in elevation will have similar limitations.Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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The stark difference, of course, is that those Samsungs do not yet have Android 15 unlike their Pixel equivalents.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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The heterogeneity of diseases calls for a diverse range of medicines.Max Votek, Forbes, 26 Dec. 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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The harem within emerges not as prison guards but as a chorus of multiplicity, offering voices and perspectives that enrich and deepen creative work.Fidan Cheikosman, JSTOR Daily, 1 Jan. 2025
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The sliding door also reflects the light in the room, adding to the multiplicity of visual effects.Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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Diverse teams, by contrast, bring multiple viewpoints to threat analysis, leading to more comprehensive security strategies.Leo Cunningham, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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The brand plays with light and dark contrasts with a denim suit and wide-leg jeans with a deep cuff.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Jan. 2025
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That distinction belonged to Josh Allen, who, despite losing his top two receiving targets — including perennial Pro Bowler Stefon Diggs — last offseason, delivered another dominant campaign and led the Buffalo Bills to their latest AFC East crown.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
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With the loss, the Vikings settled for the undesirable distinction of having the most wins for a wild-card team in league history.Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Diversity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diversity. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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