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How is the word diverse different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of diverse are different, disparate, divergent, and various. While all these words mean "unlike in kind or character," diverse implies both distinctness and marked contrast.

such diverse interests as dancing and football

When would different be a good substitute for diverse?

The words different and diverse are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, different may imply little more than separateness but it may also imply contrast or contrariness.

different foods

When is it sensible to use disparate instead of diverse?

The meanings of disparate and diverse largely overlap; however, disparate emphasizes incongruity or incompatibility.

disparate notions of freedom

Where would divergent be a reasonable alternative to diverse?

Although the words divergent and diverse have much in common, divergent implies movement away from each other and unlikelihood of ultimate meeting or reconciliation.

went on to pursue divergent careers

When might various be a better fit than diverse?

In some situations, the words various and diverse are roughly equivalent. However, various stresses the number of sorts or kinds.

tried various methods

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of diverse While modern — Tabone has a sharp eye for presentation — Patula’s menu is a representation of the city’s diverse lineage, a confluence of Cajun and Southern flavors blend with French and Spanish cuisine. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025 In the last decade, Barbie has been rolling out more inclusive and diverse dolls, such as the first-ever one with type 1 diabetes and one with Down syndrome. Anna Halkidis, Parents, 18 Sep. 2025 This universality has made Mango’s a symbol of Miami itself: diverse, vibrant, and welcoming. Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025 Earlier this year, a researcher surveyed more than 600 people across diverse age groups and educational backgrounds and found that the more someone used AI tools, the weaker their critical-thinking abilities. Murali Doraiswamy, Time, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for diverse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diverse
Adjective
  • Previous recommendations, widely supported by pediatric experts, called for the use of a vaccine that addressed four different illnesses, measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox.
    Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Swift announced The Life of a Showgirl, her LP co-produced with Max Martin and Shellback, in mid-August, and has since shared several vinyl variants with different album covers for the record.
    Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • There’s no barbecue in Georgia quite like Fresh Air’s, and no restaurant better represents the state’s storied and distinctive style.
    Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
  • The brands that survive won’t be the most polished—they’ll be the most distinctive.
    Erik Huberman, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • After the very recent birth of their child, Un has taken a break from the all-consuming demands of restaurateuring to attend to the entirely distinct all-consuming demands of early parenthood.
    Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
  • After monitoring them for two years, the researchers directly observed the birth of two different species of males with distinct genomes from a single queen.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Demi Moore is one star who knows the power of a varied, aesthetic-spanning serve.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Colorado has the talent, depth and varied skillsets to build an elite power play.
    Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025

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“Diverse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diverse. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.

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