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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
Dorland reduced the number of equity, diversity and inclusion specialists the district employs from three to one and ended diversity and inclusion training, the union said.
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Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 30 May 2025
In the show’s diversity and specificity, Hong hopes families watching will actually find a refreshing, relatable sense of authenticity in their depiction of a blended family, as well.
—Miranda Rake, Parents, 30 May 2025
Here is how students are preserving the traditions Last month, the Trump administration threatened to cancel medical research funds and to pull the accreditation of universities that have diversity and inclusion programs or boycott Israeli companies.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
The school counters that the government has no right to impinge on its academic freedom and independence, especially its emphasis on diversity and tolerance.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
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Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 30 May 2025
In the show’s diversity and specificity, Hong hopes families watching will actually find a refreshing, relatable sense of authenticity in their depiction of a blended family, as well.
—Miranda Rake, Parents, 30 May 2025
Here is how students are preserving the traditions Last month, the Trump administration threatened to cancel medical research funds and to pull the accreditation of universities that have diversity and inclusion programs or boycott Israeli companies.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
The school counters that the government has no right to impinge on its academic freedom and independence, especially its emphasis on diversity and tolerance.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diversity
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In those texts, there have been many remembrances of his generosity of spirit, and not just of the monetary variety.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Hummingbirds adore the red varieties, while native bees and butterflies are always buzzing about the blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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However, the numbers show for the last two years the Dolphins’ run game doesn’t make much of a difference in the game’s outcome.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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Trump had invited House Speaker Mike Johnson and key holdouts to meet at the White House to bridge their differences.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
22 May 2025
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Moto Moto, run by the spunky Rashida (Arica Jackson) and emceed by the exuberant Ahmed (Nick Rashad Burroughs) becomes a hotbed of heterogeneity (there’s even a shaman) in a culture that is otherwise intolerant of mixing.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Thus, researchers can use the mosaic to understand the behavior of individual cells and define the impact of cancer heterogeneity on the development of effective treatments.—
Amelia Palermo,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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IoT devices are diverse, and safeguarding such a broad target against intrusion is challenging, particularly in light of the multiplicity of device kinds and security requirements.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Today, as in the past, there are a multiplicity of ways that Black men express their personal style and adorn themselves for the political, professional and social systems of the Western gaze.—
Time,
Time,
5 May 2025
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By contrast, the hooded orioles build deep pouch or pendant nests that are sewn into place with the fibers from palm fronds.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Rihanna, by contrast, emerged as their modernized little sister who was young, polished, and strategically backed and ready to channel this island swag through the lens of a rising global pop star.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Those 30-something passengers represented a surprising demographic distinction for this city mainly known for its long winters, spicy chicken wings and proximity to one of the most popular honeymoon destinations in the country.—
David Allan,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Dylan’s detention has also drawn the condemnation of New York’s governor, who at an unrelated press conference Thursday in Hell’s Kitchen made a distinction between assisting in the removal of people who have been accused of crimes and separating families.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2025
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“Diversity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diversity. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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