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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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L.A. is my favorite place to work in because there are so many diverse opportunities and there’s so much culture and interesting people and interesting performers.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

Despite having the world's largest Muslim population, Indonesia is dazzlingly diverse.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

Meantime, the U.S. needs a more diverse arsenal that can bring down cheap missiles and drones without using an interceptor that works beautifully but by public estimates is $4 million a pop.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Eufaula's population is now racially diverse, with white and black residents accounting for roughly 45% each.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

Large dots and X’s were located on diverse portions of the map, aside from the labeling of major cities.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull




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