1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in distinctiveness
the quality or state of being different
there's considerable diversity in the platforms for the two major parties
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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 diversity
Hybridization among East African cichlids seems to have triggered an explosion in the diversity of certain genes important for eyesight, helping the animals navigate waters of varying murkiness and depth.
—
Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 31 July 2025
True to these officials’ disdain for any mention of diversity, the people most directly affected by these job cuts are Black women, who, for decades, have depended on federal roles to support families and build economic security.
—Juliana Stratton, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
Attempts in states such as Florida to legislate diversity in curricula have been roiled in legal battles, but the Florida Board of Governors voted in January to remove hundreds of classes about race and gender in its general education curricula at its 12 state universities.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Amy Hawn Nelson sought that diversity for her family.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for diversity
Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 31 July 2025
True to these officials’ disdain for any mention of diversity, the people most directly affected by these job cuts are Black women, who, for decades, have depended on federal roles to support families and build economic security.
—Juliana Stratton, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
Attempts in states such as Florida to legislate diversity in curricula have been roiled in legal battles, but the Florida Board of Governors voted in January to remove hundreds of classes about race and gender in its general education curricula at its 12 state universities.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Amy Hawn Nelson sought that diversity for her family.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for diversity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diversity
Noun
-
The products have been sold at a variety of retailers, including Walmart, Target, Costco and Amazon.—
Melina Khan,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
-
Over 70 artists will show a variety of fine art, ranging from glass to garden art, wood sculpting to jewelry, and paintings to photography.—
Elaine Rewolinski,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
-
Here's the difference: your CPA is likely focused on what's happening this year, minimizing your tax bill, filing returns and staying compliant.—
Steve Hruby,
The Enquirer,
22 July 2025
-
However, the office said one key difference between the two is that the Utah chandelier contains significantly more copper, reflecting the state's copper abundance.—
Keelin Fisher,
Arkansas Online,
21 July 2025
Noun
-
These include ad inventory, cross-channel consistency, diminishing returns, seasonality, customer heterogeneity, creative impact, funnel vs. topline goals and short- vs. long-term objectives.—
Aleks Farseev,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
-
The third is heterogeneity: can individuals or components take on specialized, different roles?—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
-
For men like Nehru and Mahatma Gandhi, the modern nation was to be a repository of the dizzying multiplicity of cultures, languages, religions and ethnicities that had permeated Indian soil for 5,000 years.—
Aatish Taseer,
Time,
15 July 2025
-
Literature has a distinct ability to illuminate truth’s multiplicities; writers like Ullmann remind readers that fact and fiction are fragile categories, and that collapsing them can yield enthralling results.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
Noun
-
In contrast, the Cincinnati area is aging more quickly and struggling to draw in younger workers — a trend that, according to the chamber's report, could hinder the region’s ability to compete with other metros in business growth, infrastructure development, and innovation.—
Randy Tucker,
The Enquirer,
25 July 2025
-
These detainments were a notable contrast to how federal agents had conducted arrests in prior months.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
Noun
-
Qureshi draws a distinction between having a purpose and having a goal.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
-
The two also share a border and a collective distinction as the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, established in 1932 to honor peace and goodwill between the United States and Canada.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Diversity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diversity. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share