Definitions

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

STRONGEST

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.

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"Our diverse group of players, staff and global community of supporters, reflect the history and heritage of Manchester; a city that anyone can call home," the club said in a statement on Thursday.

From BBC

The data revealed a remarkably diverse collection of small organic molecules.

From Science Daily

HHS spokesman Andrew Nixon said the agency’s Moderna review team had a “diverse set of conclusions.”

From The Wall Street Journal

In his rebuke on Wednesday evening, Sir Keir added that Britain was "a proud, tolerant and diverse country" and called on Sir Jim to apologise.

From BBC

Because body composition, diet, and health behaviors vary widely across populations, researchers emphasize the importance of studying how these drugs perform in diverse global settings.

From Science Daily

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