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diverse

[dih-vurs, dahy-, dahy-vurs] / dɪˈvɜrs, daɪ-, ˈdaɪ vɜrs /


Usage

What are other ways to say diverse? The adjective diverse, in describing ideas or opinions, suggests degrees of difference that may be at odds or challenging to reconcile: diverse views on how the area should be zoned. Various stresses the multiplicity of sorts or instances of a thing or a class of things: various sorts of seaweed; busy with various duties. Different emphasizes separateness and dissimilarity: two different (or differing) versions of the same story. Distinct implies a uniqueness that is clear and unmistakable: plans similar in objective but distinct in method.

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Diverse culinary offerings cater to electric-vehicle owners, who can linger at stations as their cars charge, while also drawing drivers of more fuel-efficient cars that require fewer stops.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

It comes after the DRA completed a review of its Trans and Gender Diverse Policy, which began in 2025.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Diverse they may be, but as performers, they will definitely have some things in common.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

“We Need Diverse Books has played an important role in publishing by championing stories that reflect our world, and opening doors for writers and readers,” said Times Executive Editor Terry Tang.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

I have to look closely, but it’s a video of Stu Papadopolis using a black Sharpie on a Diverse Voices flyer.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh




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