diverse

adjective

di·verse dī-ˈvərs How to pronounce diverse (audio)

də-ˈvərs,

ˈdī-ˌvərs

: differing from one another : unlike

people with diverse interests

: composed of distinct or unlike elements or qualities

a diverse population

diversely adverb

diverseness noun

Example Sentences

We can adapt to new problems in ways that other species cannot. It is this ability that enabled our ancestors to spread over the globe, displacing other hominids and many other species along the way. Our cultures and individual behaviors are so successfully diverse that humans are more like an entire ecosystem than a single species.

Barbara Oakley, Evil Genes, (2007) 2008 Since the methods and policies of the Spaniards on the edges of empire varied over time and place, and the indigenous tribes and peoples with whom they came into contact were almost endlessly diverse, Weber was faced with the daunting challenge of writing a book that was at the same time comprehensive and comprehensible.

J. H. Elliott, New York Review of Books, 23 Feb. 2006 The place is packed at both lunch and dinner. The crowd, always a diverse blend of athletes and fans, cops and criminals, showbiz and fashion, appears as heterogeneous as ever.

Eric Asimov, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2003 Many students, from campuses diverse as Bushwick High School in Brooklyn, New York, and Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington, had classmates sign cards pledging to vote for "books, not bombs."

Liza Featherstone, Nation, 4/11 Aug. 2003 His message appealed to a diverse audience. a diverse group of subjects See More

Recent Examples on the Web Cash's hit-making career lasted nearly half a century and crossed with uncanny easy into multiple genres while capturing a shockingly diverse range of fan bases.

Fox News, 12 Sep. 2022 The theme will be explored with essays by a diverse range of intellectuals in the days leading up to the PhotoVogue festival that will culminate in live discussions at Base during the event.

Vogue, 12 Sep. 2022 The organizations promote a diverse range of causes, from animals and the arts to education and economic development.

Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 Regard, for example, the film’s slightly strained effort to pay due representative diligence with a diverse range of characters, Black, white and Latino, with women who are strong and can shoot as straight as any man.

Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2022 The festival will feature a diverse range of national and local alternative, indie, pop and rock artists in addition to highlighting several nearby businesses and vendors.

Dave Brooks, Billboard, 24 Aug. 2022 The immigrant pool later became more diverse, but Taiwanese Americans remain among the most highly educated and wealthiest ethnic groups in the country, Fan said.

Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 In Kent School District, students of color make up about 70% of enrollment, according to state data, meaning that Kent is one of the most diverse school districts in Washington.

Brandon Tensley, CNN, 1 Sep. 2022 For instance, some studies have shown more diverse corporate boards are less prone to scandals, corruption and bribery, all of which can hurt a company’s stock price.

Skyler Swisher, Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2022 See More

diverse

adjective

as in different

being not of the same kind a movement supported by people with diverse interests but one common goal

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several
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sundry
nonidentical
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individual
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single
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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

similar
same
parallel
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like
kindred
indistinguishable
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kin
alike
related
homogeneous
comparable
equivalent
analogous
homogenous
uniform
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akin
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Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of diverse are different, disparate, divergent, and various. While all these words mean "unlike in kind or character," diverse implies both distinctness and marked contrast.

such diverse interests as dancing and football

The words different and diverse are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, different may imply little more than separateness but it may also imply contrast or contrariness.

different foods

The meanings of disparate and diverse largely overlap; however, disparate emphasizes incongruity or incompatibility.

disparate notions of freedom

Although the words divergent and diverse have much in common, divergent implies movement away from each other and unlikelihood of ultimate meeting or reconciliation.

went on to pursue divergent careers

In some situations, the words various and diverse are roughly equivalent. However, various stresses the number of sorts or kinds.

tried various methods

单词	diverse
释义	diverse adjective di·verse dī-ˈvərs də-ˈvərs, ˈdī-ˌvərs 1 : differing from one another : unlike people with diverse interests 2 : composed of distinct or unlike elements or qualities a diverse population diversely adverb diverseness noun Synonyms different disparate dissimilar distant distinct distinctive distinguishable nonidentical other unalike unlike See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences We can adapt to new problems in ways that other species cannot. It is this ability that enabled our ancestors to spread over the globe, displacing other hominids and many other species along the way. Our cultures and individual behaviors are so successfully diverse that humans are more like an entire ecosystem than a single species. Barbara Oakley, Evil Genes, (2007) 2008 Since the methods and policies of the Spaniards on the edges of empire varied over time and place, and the indigenous tribes and peoples with whom they came into contact were almost endlessly diverse, Weber was faced with the daunting challenge of writing a book that was at the same time comprehensive and comprehensible. J. H. Elliott, New York Review of Books, 23 Feb. 2006 The place is packed at both lunch and dinner. The crowd, always a diverse blend of athletes and fans, cops and criminals, showbiz and fashion, appears as heterogeneous as ever. Eric Asimov, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2003 Many students, from campuses diverse as Bushwick High School in Brooklyn, New York, and Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington, had classmates sign cards pledging to vote for "books, not bombs." Liza Featherstone, Nation, 4/11 Aug. 2003 His message appealed to a diverse audience. a diverse group of subjects See More Recent Examples on the Web Cash's hit-making career lasted nearly half a century and crossed with uncanny easy into multiple genres while capturing a shockingly diverse range of fan bases. Fox News, 12 Sep. 2022 The theme will be explored with essays by a diverse range of intellectuals in the days leading up to the PhotoVogue festival that will culminate in live discussions at Base during the event. Vogue, 12 Sep. 2022 The organizations promote a diverse range of causes, from animals and the arts to education and economic development. Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 Regard, for example, the film’s slightly strained effort to pay due representative diligence with a diverse range of characters, Black, white and Latino, with women who are strong and can shoot as straight as any man. Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2022 The festival will feature a diverse range of national and local alternative, indie, pop and rock artists in addition to highlighting several nearby businesses and vendors. Dave Brooks, Billboard, 24 Aug. 2022 The immigrant pool later became more diverse, but Taiwanese Americans remain among the most highly educated and wealthiest ethnic groups in the country, Fan said. Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 In Kent School District, students of color make up about 70% of enrollment, according to state data, meaning that Kent is one of the most diverse school districts in Washington. Brandon Tensley, CNN, 1 Sep. 2022 For instance, some studies have shown more diverse corporate boards are less prone to scandals, corruption and bribery, all of which can hurt a company’s stock price. Skyler Swisher, Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English divers, diverse "differing, distinct, of various kinds, several," borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French divers, diverse, deverce, borrowed from Latin dīversus "turned in different directions, situated apart, differing," from past participle of dīvertere "to separate oneself (from), be different, diverge" — more at divert First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition diverse adjective di·verse dī-ˈvərs də- 1 : different from each other : unlike She met people with diverse interests. 2 : made up of people or things that are different from each other Her speech was heard by a diverse audience. Legal Definition diverse adjective di·verse : differing from one another specifically : differing in citizenship from another party to an action a diverse defendant see also diversity jurisdiction at jurisdiction compare nondiverse diverse adjective as in different being not of the same kind a movement supported by people with diverse interests but one common goal Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance different distinctive distinct varied disparate distinguishable other dissimilar various divergent several unlike mixed distant unalike miscellaneous differentiable sundry nonidentical alternative variant divers individual alternate unequal disproportionate particular single discriminable peculiar Antonyms & Near Antonyms similar same parallel identical like kindred indistinguishable equal kin alike related homogeneous comparable equivalent analogous homogenous uniform homologous tantamount selfsame akin homological See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of diverse are different, disparate, divergent, and various. While all these words mean "unlike in kind or character," diverse implies both distinctness and marked contrast. such diverse interests as dancing and football The words different and diverse are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, different may imply little more than separateness but it may also imply contrast or contrariness. different foods The meanings of disparate and diverse largely overlap; however, disparate emphasizes incongruity or incompatibility. disparate notions of freedom Although the words divergent and diverse have much in common, divergent implies movement away from each other and unlikelihood of ultimate meeting or reconciliation. went on to pursue divergent careers In some situations, the words various and diverse are roughly equivalent. However, various stresses the number of sorts or kinds. tried various methods
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diverse

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