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diverse

[dih-vurs, dahy-, dahy-vurs] / dɪˈvɜrs, daɪ-, ˈdaɪ vɜrs /
ADJECTIVE
different; various
Synonyms
STRONGEST
differing disparate distinct divergent diversified varied
WEAK
assorted contradictory contrary contrasted contrasting contrastive discrete dissimilar distant diversiform incommensurable like night and day manifold miscellaneous mixed bag multifarious opposite separate several sundry unalike unequal unlike varying
Antonyms
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like same similar
WEAK
alike conforming identical parallel uniform

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.

Example Sentences

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They file in and out throughout the day, a diverse group that includes a banker, an engineer, a retired boat captain and children.

From The Wall Street Journal

These films, though less celebrated, underscored her ability to captivate audiences in diverse narratives.

From BBC

Mr. Markovits is a prolific author whose diverse work includes a trilogy of historical novels about Byron.

From The Wall Street Journal

Liz Kendall, Labour MP for Leicester West, also paid tribute to and said Ms Sood had had "a massive impact on Leicester", as well as "championing women and our incredible diverse communities".

From BBC

This makes it the most genetically diverse assemblage of seasonal killifish ever documented anywhere in the world.

From Science Daily

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.