1
as in divergency
a movement in different directions away from a common point
a growing divergence of opinion about that U.S. president's place in history
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as in deviation
a turning away from a course or standard
any divergence from the community's strict moral code was met with social ostracism
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Recent Examples of divergence
The species was named in memory of a colleague and identified by its unique physical features and genetic divergence.
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Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
Exacerbating the divergence in personal taste, cultural references and shared language between Gen-Z men and women.
—Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
The divergence in sentiment comes down to uncertainty.
—Ian Mount, Fortune, 20 June 2025
Technical Reversal Signal : The bearish divergence on the weekly RSI, with the stock hitting $532.47 while RSI fails to confirm the high, signals a potential reversal and pullback.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 21 May 2025
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Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
Exacerbating the divergence in personal taste, cultural references and shared language between Gen-Z men and women.
—Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
The divergence in sentiment comes down to uncertainty.
—Ian Mount, Fortune, 20 June 2025
Technical Reversal Signal : The bearish divergence on the weekly RSI, with the stock hitting $532.47 while RSI fails to confirm the high, signals a potential reversal and pullback.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for divergence
Noun
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Because in the grand symphony of automotive manufacturing, this sneaky little data gremlin slipped past quality checks, and the deviation was written off as statistical noise.—
Raghu Para,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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However, the deviation came up front, where Gonzalo Plata, who is more of a winger than a centre-forward, started in place of Pedro.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Explore the differences between blanco, reposado, and añejo, learn about the traditional distillation process, and discover what makes a truly exceptional pour.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Whether your July itinerary entails manning the grill during a backyard barbecue, walking the coast of your local beach, or wandering cobblestone streets abroad, the right pair of comfortable shoes can make a world of difference.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
Noun
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The allegations were a key factor in Newey’s departure.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Yes, the departures from last year’s title team now include Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porziņģis, Luke Kornet and most likely Al Horford.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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The goal is both to increase genetic diversity and to hone genetic editing techniques to fortify existing but threatened species.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
8 July 2025
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The complexity and diversity of business AI use cases are rapidly outgrowing the information reflected in standard benchmarking.—
Ryan Kolln,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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“Divergence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divergence. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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