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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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"I would certainly hope that a return to the Moon by a group of Americans that is more diverse than those who took part in the 1960s can really help bring the country together."

From BBC • Mar. 31, 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

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

The number of Certified Financial Planners doubled to 107,000 during his tenure, and their ranks became more diverse, although Keller says there’s still room for improvement on that score.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Many readers may already be protesting: don’t stereotype people by classifying them into arbitrary “races”! Yes, I acknowledge that each of these so-called major groups is very diverse.

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