as in divergence
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of deviance
Many immigrant communities either ignore mental health challenges or see symptoms as evidence of spiritual deviance.
—
Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025
This shift undermines the association of cannabis with criminality or deviance.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025
Jeffrey’s confrontation of the deeply disturbing underbelly of his seemingly quintessential hometown, with its idyllic exterior glorifying the American Dream, mirrors the tension between repression and indulgence, normalcy and deviance.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
The Righteous Gemstones tells the story of a world-famous televangelist family with a long tradition of deviance, greed, and charitable work.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for deviance
Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025
This shift undermines the association of cannabis with criminality or deviance.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025
Jeffrey’s confrontation of the deeply disturbing underbelly of his seemingly quintessential hometown, with its idyllic exterior glorifying the American Dream, mirrors the tension between repression and indulgence, normalcy and deviance.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
The Righteous Gemstones tells the story of a world-famous televangelist family with a long tradition of deviance, greed, and charitable work.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for deviance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deviance
Noun
-
This points to a divergence in how countries manage AI.—
Maha Hosain Aziz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
-
That physical distance, combined with the genomic and vocal divergence confirmed by researchers, supported the formal classification of the Tokara population as a separate species.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Medical history researched The warrant says affidavits from Cook Children's child abuse pediatricians detailed discrepancies between Laura's claims and her son's actual medical history.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
-
Russian claims of battlefield progress have in the past shown discrepancies.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Auriemma was apparently unhappy with the officiating in the game and the disparity in free throw shooting.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
-
That disparity is not a coincidence.—
Ivan J. Bates,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Obviously, the dissimilarity between being directed by her and being technically a co-star of her is kind of getting to engage with her brilliance on multifacets.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2026
-
Jackson and Roberts dismiss concerns about the dissimilarities in the M.O., saying serial killers are known to change M.Os.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The sheer diversity of gold necklaces in 2026 is nothing short of impressive.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
31 Mar. 2026
-
Their sulfur-rich diet has also significantly reduced the diversity of their gut microbiomes.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
In contrast, the Fraternal Order of Eagles advocated for pensions for industrial wage laborers—for people who had worked in jobs that wore out their bodies and left them physically unable to work.—
Trevor Jackson,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
-
Start with one strong, anchoring piece—like a bed or sofa—then build around it with contrast.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Making an actual charge is another as Saturday showed with several players getting close to Coughlin, but failing to make up the difference.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
-
The difference wasn’t measured by their effort but instead by their over-all strategy.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
From subtle variations to vibrant color combinations, there's a chrome pink nail design for every aesthetic.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
-
The aircraft is a variation of the Air Force fighter jet that carries a pilot and weapons system officer.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Deviance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deviance. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
