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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
Agencies are instructed to prioritize cuts in nonessential functions and diversity initiatives.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
In my opinion, this is a much more fiscally responsible way to fund diversity initiatives in our community.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
After Trump signed an executive order ending diversity programs across the federal government, the Smithsonian, which is not actually a federal agency, quickly eliminated its own such efforts.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 12 Feb. 2025
Every year, the diversity and versatility of the performers reflect the same qualities in this singular executive’s career.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 2 Feb. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
In my opinion, this is a much more fiscally responsible way to fund diversity initiatives in our community.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
After Trump signed an executive order ending diversity programs across the federal government, the Smithsonian, which is not actually a federal agency, quickly eliminated its own such efforts.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 12 Feb. 2025
Every year, the diversity and versatility of the performers reflect the same qualities in this singular executive’s career.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diversity
Noun
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The shelter was funded largely through a variety of grants from the county, the state and the federal government.—
Gqlshare,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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Other lawsuits are likely to be filed, just as there have been challenges to a variety of Trump's policies.—
MANUEL VALDES THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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There is a marked difference between the two beverages, particularly through a health lens, as alcohol is linked to liver disease, addiction, cancer and cognitive decline.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Per capita caps would likely result in less money for states, forcing them to make up the difference by raising taxes or cutting spending elsewhere.—
Victoria Knight,
Axios,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Resilience requires a multiplicity of suppliers, logistics networks, and production means.—
Saadia Zahidi,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Jan. 2025
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And that multiplicity is exactly what Fong and her collaborators discovered while studying another fast radio burst.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Natural teeth, by contrast, don’t need to be drilled and are instead tethered to the jaw via ligament tissues, which can, in theory, reduce the risk of jaw damage down the line.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
7 Feb. 2025
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Style it with a slouchy wool coat that wraps around your waist and a pair of chunky loafers for contrast.—
Kerane Marcellus,
Essence,
6 Feb. 2025
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That distinction — great — belongs to the NBA’s true title contenders, a category that remains exclusive.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Gillett has led with confidence, grace, and distinction, carrying out the exact mandate of our legislative body.—
Rep. Jaime Foster,
Hartford Courant,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Diversity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diversity. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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