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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
But everything on its website — from its history of the company, to its job postings, a diversity and inclusion policy — appears to be fictional.
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Justin Elliott,
ProPublica,
2 July 2026
But more than that, investments are a way for companies to develop partnerships, diversity their risk and find new and emerging technologies.
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Anis Uzzaman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Working with HBCUs can be an important step to create more diversity in music executive roles, which is also important for elevating Black artists.
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Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
30 June 2026
That diversity is reflected in the various mediums seen throughout the show, from painting and photography to three-dimensional artworks.
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Douglas Markowitz,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for diversity
Justin Elliott,
ProPublica,
2 July 2026
But more than that, investments are a way for companies to develop partnerships, diversity their risk and find new and emerging technologies.
—
Anis Uzzaman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Working with HBCUs can be an important step to create more diversity in music executive roles, which is also important for elevating Black artists.
—
Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
30 June 2026
That diversity is reflected in the various mediums seen throughout the show, from painting and photography to three-dimensional artworks.
—
Douglas Markowitz,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diversity
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The principal grape varieties in this region are Plavac Mali (red) and Pošip (white).
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Bagel lovers can pick from classic varieties like sesame, cinnamon raisin, blueberry and poppy seed.
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Cheuk urged directors to lean into their creative distinctiveness.
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Other huge fashion conglomerates like LVMH and Kering have grown in such a way that sometimes the individual brands lose their distinctiveness.
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So many more Americans are not just alive but living their best lives thanks to the scientific advances rooted in the recognition of the biological heterogeneity of cancer and the need to tailor treatment accordingly.
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Zamenhof believed that the constant clashes in his hometown and beyond were, above all, the product of semantic heterogeneity.
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There may be some differences between the audio and the text.
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Heavy Cream The biggest difference between half-and-half and heavy cream is the amount of fat.
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One of my favorite mindsets is the multiplicity mindset.
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The absence of a prescribed theme across the exhibition reinforces that multiplicity.
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How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?
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However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.
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The conditions are a stark contrast to the nation's bicentennial celebration in Washington in 1976, when the high temperature reached 84 degrees and the low dipped to 65 degrees, according to Department of Commerce data.
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Allen also recommends avoiding light grout lines at all costs to prevent a stark contrast.
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The film carries a further distinction as one of the first war features shot entirely in Bali.
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It is earned through transparency, verification, and a clear distinction between fact, inference, and speculation.
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“Diversity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diversity. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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