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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
After the 1707 Act of Union, Scott was reminding British readers that Scotland was a land of linguistic diversity where Scots and Gaelic flowed freely.
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Rachel Ashcroft
july 7, Literary Hub, 7 July 2025
China, with its immense economy and rich regional diversity, has produced one of the world’s most widespread and respected cuisines.
—Chris Reed, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
And, as part of an effort to increase the diversity of the voting body, hundreds of other journalists from all around the world would be invited to become unpaid members.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 July 2025
Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard effectively ends affirmative action in college admissions, threatening workplace diversity efforts.
—Sonari Glinton, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Rachel Ashcroft
july 7, Literary Hub, 7 July 2025
China, with its immense economy and rich regional diversity, has produced one of the world’s most widespread and respected cuisines.
—Chris Reed, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
And, as part of an effort to increase the diversity of the voting body, hundreds of other journalists from all around the world would be invited to become unpaid members.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 July 2025
Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard effectively ends affirmative action in college admissions, threatening workplace diversity efforts.
—Sonari Glinton, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diversity
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Amazon Prime Day 2025 features deals on a variety of tools from brands like Black+Decker, Craftsman, and DeWalt.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
9 July 2025
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Panda continues to trial Asian, Australian and domestic varieties, with an eye toward optimizing fiber quality for its process.—
Kasi Martin,
Sourcing Journal,
9 July 2025
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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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Think about the difference between a construction manager and a political leader.—
Aurelien Mangano,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The third is heterogeneity: can individuals or components take on specialized, different roles?—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The research team used exclosures in study vineyards to investigate the effect of birds and bats on arthropod pests affecting ecosystem functions and crop yield considering the local management schemes and contrasting landscape heterogeneity of the vineyards.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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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
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Yes, accepting the multiplicity of forms that your relationship with another human being can take.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
17 June 2025
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During this year’s legislative sessions, House Republicans noted the contrast between teacher pay and student achievement.—
Carleen Johnson,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
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Four 2026 World Cup venues with roofs In terms of avoiding the heat, Infantino said that in contrast to the Club World Cup, the 2026 World Cup will have four stadiums with roofs - Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium), Dallas (AT&T Stadium), Houston (NRG Stadium) and Vancouver (BC Place).—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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This distinction allows for protocols that satisfy technical requirements while addressing privacy concerns through meaningful limitations on what data will actually be examined.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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This distinction means that complexes like Gabriel House are subject to a different inspection, certification and regulatory process than Massachusetts nursing homes.—
Jared Kofsky,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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“Diversity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diversity. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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