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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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The Ports of Jersey said fuel was sourced from a diverse range of countries, which helped it maintain "a dependable and resilient supply chain".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

After setting up movable micro-emitters for irrigation, they planted native species that fit the site, soil and climate, focusing on their role in supporting a diverse ecosystem.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Zhao told AFP he was looking forward to eating North Korea's "incredibly rich and diverse" cuisine and hoped increased exchanges between both countries could deepen ties "to a new level".

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Individuals use AI for diverse domestic tasks, including evaluating health insurance, tracking chores, and coordinating grocery orders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Yet their stone tools were still crude by comparison with modern New Guineans’ polished stone axes and were usually not yet made in standardized diverse shapes, each with a clearly recognizable function.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond