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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
Trump was expected to issue a flurry of executive actions on his first day in power, including edicts aimed at cracking down on undocumented immigration at the southern border, opening up oil drilling in the Arctic, and rolling back diversity and inclusion programs.
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2025
King devoted his life to fighting for inclusion and equality, and today diversity initiatives are increasingly under scrutiny on college campuses.
—Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
The total diversity of archaea was highest in marine subsurface and interface environments, while total bacterial diversity was also highest in interface environments.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 20 Jan. 2025
Harry Eaddy and his wife Linda, who live in Denton and are involved in the arts community, provided the suggestion that got the film festival started after being inspired by the #OscarsSoWhite movement, which was a criticism of the lack of diversity at the 2015 Academy Awards.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Jan. 2025
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2025
King devoted his life to fighting for inclusion and equality, and today diversity initiatives are increasingly under scrutiny on college campuses.
—Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
The total diversity of archaea was highest in marine subsurface and interface environments, while total bacterial diversity was also highest in interface environments.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 20 Jan. 2025
Harry Eaddy and his wife Linda, who live in Denton and are involved in the arts community, provided the suggestion that got the film festival started after being inspired by the #OscarsSoWhite movement, which was a criticism of the lack of diversity at the 2015 Academy Awards.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diversity
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To ensure your smoothies fit your lifestyle and dietary goals, focus on portion sizes and rotate a variety of ingredients to maintain a diverse nutrient profile.—
Allison Herries,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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Only about 3 percent of FRBs are of the repeating variety.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
22 Jan. 2025
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The biggest difference was the high speed at which these players go past people.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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The biggest difference in American foreign policy may be seen in the Middle East, and the war between Israel and Hamas.—
Ian Pannell,
ABC News,
22 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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In a culture dominated by consumerism, the Focolare Movement offers a stark contrast.—
Lisa Ling,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2025
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In an Instagram reel, Timea Morar, 28, hilariously captured the contrast between her and her husband Mircea Morar's vastly different approaches to holiday fun.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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Right now, the Knicks hover on the edge of that distinction.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
19 Jan. 2025
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The distinction between a diplomatic negotiator and an intelligence operative is vague in the region, and Mr. Burns’s arrivals and departures could be stealthy.—
Julian E. Barnes,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Diversity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diversity. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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