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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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“There’s a good set of eyeballs on this deal, looking at a broad and diverse set of important issues,” Bonta said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

The new Fed Chair seems to appreciate that he has to persuade a diverse audience, inside and outside the central bank, to make his reforms durable.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

It’s less well-known that this tendency exists only when the crowd is large and diverse and not dominated by a few whales.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

More than 6900 species of harvestmen have been identified, making them one of the most diverse groups of arachnids.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

For me, my choices were simply a way to use my curious relationship with the public gaze to boost a diverse set of up-and-comers.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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