diversity

noun

də-ˈvər-sə-tē How to pronounce diversity (audio)
Definition of diversitynext
1
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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2
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 The observations have also helped assess the general chemical diversity of these disks. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Massive novel diversity Resting up to 6,000 meters (19,700 feet) deep in the Pacific Ocean between Mexico and Hawaii, the Clarion-Clipperton Zone is strewn with millions of potato-sized metallic rocks. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026 The Mediterranean diet has been hailed as one of the healthiest styles of eating for longevity and lower disease risk, and boy kibble does stray from the method in its heavy reliance on animal proteins and low diversity of plants, Mulvihill said. — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 The district received an A in sports, with A- grades in administration, college preparedness, diversity, extracurriculars and teachers. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for diversity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diversity
  1. variety
  2. distinctiveness
  3. heterogeneity
  4. difference
  5. multiplicity
  6. distinctness
  7. contrast
  8. distinction
Noun
  • In an exclusive Vogue Business survey published in 2025, our data revealed that 67% of consumers are more likely to buy from fashion brands that show a variety of body sizes in their marketing.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Disney offered creators a wide variety of future opportunities, including set visits, press junkets and red carpet interviews with talent.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of variety
Noun
  • Yet, Farrow, Martin and Vega nail the distinctiveness of being a millennial.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The first Captain America movie used this quality of his well, but his character’s distinctiveness gradually faded in subsequent Marvel entries.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of distinctiveness
Noun
  • Because of that heterogeneity, TNBC can be somewhat trickier to treat effectively—there is [variability] in their response to our best treatments.
    — Maggie Donahue, HEALTH, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The heterogeneity allows founders to pick an accelerator that best matches their needs.
    — Charlotte Hu, Time, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of heterogeneity
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  • These functions can obscure crucial differences in how these activities are designed to reward users; a relatively small parlay wager can offer the possibility of an outsized, immediate payout if multiple outcomes occur.
    — Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The major difference is the old North Flag had a power reserve indicator, whereas the new one ditches that in favor of a GMT complication.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of difference
Noun
  • The mark appears to have been made using a multiplicity of short horizontal strokes, blurred and blended together.
    — Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Drawings, like dreams, can often feel open-ended, prompting a multiplicity of thoughts.
    — Hilton Als, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of multiplicity
Noun
  • How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?
    — Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
  • However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.
    — Ryan Gaur, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2025
Definition of distinctness
Noun
  • On its face, however, this inspirational message seems in sharp contrast to economic reality.
    — Masood Ahmed, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • By contrast, the Jaguars’ game on Sunday against the Houston Texans in Wembley Stadium is operated by the team, not the NFL.
    — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of contrast
Noun
  • This distinction is especially important for companies whose supply chains involve multiple countries, with raw materials, components, and finished goods crossing borders at different stages.
    — Shannon Hynds, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Advertisement Yet experts say the distinction between the two systems is not always clear, particularly given how closely their underlying technology and operations are connected.
    — Tiago Ventura, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
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“Diversity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diversity. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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