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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
Following her historic nomination, Gascón came under fire for alleged old social media posts criticizing Muslim culture, George Floyd, diversity and more.
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Conversations about diversity and inclusion in the district also factored into candidates’ answers about the district’s Equity Belief Statement, mental health resources for students and budget and staffing priorities.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
But those cancellations were purportedly aimed at stripping diversity, equality and inclusiveness elements out of state policies, not at forcing parents to register their newborns in person.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
The university was concerned it could be perceived as diversity training, something the new law bans.
—Ira Porter, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Mar. 2025
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Conversations about diversity and inclusion in the district also factored into candidates’ answers about the district’s Equity Belief Statement, mental health resources for students and budget and staffing priorities.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
But those cancellations were purportedly aimed at stripping diversity, equality and inclusiveness elements out of state policies, not at forcing parents to register their newborns in person.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
The university was concerned it could be perceived as diversity training, something the new law bans.
—Ira Porter, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diversity
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Beers and ciders on tap at Belmont lean heavily toward local and regional, and the variety is well-curated.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Mar. 2025
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At least as important, is the variety of winter conditions, winter testing, and not just volume.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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The difference primarily is in the attitudes of Republicans, Jackson said of societal shifts reflected in the data.—
Adriel Bettelheim,
Axios,
11 Mar. 2025
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The big difference between this M4 and the one in all the other Macs is that the Air still doesn't include an active cooling fan.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Mar. 2025
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But seen in the close-up of the videos, heterogeneity emerged.—
Alec MacGillis,
ProPublica,
6 Feb. 2025
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Accounting for sampling heterogeneity suggests a low paleolatitude origin for dinosaurs Before joining Discover Magazine, Paul Smaglik spent over 20 years as a science journalist, specializing in U.S. life science policy and global scientific career issues.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
23 Jan. 2025
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That then will only speak to the multiplicity of queerness and transness of the new forms of relationality, of connecting with us rather than further dividing us.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Weak and ineffective governments; deep religious, ethnic, and interstate rivalries; and a multiplicity of bad actors—on top of the consequences of a terrible war in Gaza that may well not be over yet—will continue to conspire against progress toward peace and stability.—
Philip H. Gordon,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Feb. 2025
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In contrast, applications in the Northeast and West have grown slower.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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In contrast to American English, nonce means the one, particular, or present occasion, purpose, or use.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
14 Mar. 2025
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But there is an important distinction to make between a goalkeeper kicking long and passing long; Maresca’s primary issue is with the former and his desire to avoid simply gifting possession back to the opposition.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
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That's an important distinction as some other operators currently require a winning wager in order to see a bonus.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Diversity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diversity. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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