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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.

Example Sentences

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In the face of such diverse challenges, Mijente Executive Director Marisa Franco said nonprofits and grass roots must find strength by working together.

From Los Angeles Times

There are fears that renaming KwaZulu-Natal would create a kind of exceptionalism that could lead to more trouble in the ethnically diverse country which has 11 official languages.

From BBC

"Country music has always been a highly diverse form - merging and mixing black, indigenous, Mexican and other traditions - and yet, country music has struggled to accept its essential diversity," King said.

From BBC

The signatories request that Latino actors be hired for a diverse range of roles, including non-stereotypical leads.

From Los Angeles Times

"They help explain why these drugs consistently reduce kidney and cardiovascular events across diverse patient populations."

From Science Daily