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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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L.A. is my favorite place to work in because there are so many diverse opportunities and there’s so much culture and interesting people and interesting performers.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

Despite having the world's largest Muslim population, Indonesia is dazzlingly diverse.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

We found a population split down the middle: 53% prefer a diverse community, 47% said they preferred a more homogenous one.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

The new Fed Chair seems to appreciate that he has to persuade a diverse audience, inside and outside the central bank, to make his reforms durable.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

At his new trial, a racially diverse jury found him not guilty of murder, and he was freed.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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