diverse

adjective

dī-ˈvərs How to pronounce diverse (audio)
Definition of diversenext
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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How is the word diverse different from other adjectives like it?

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

When would different be a good substitute for diverse?

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

When is it sensible to use disparate instead of diverse?

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

disparate notions of freedom

Where would divergent be a reasonable alternative to diverse?

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

When might various be a better fit than diverse?

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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Recent Examples of diverse So are niche recruiting firms looking for diverse executive talent. —Jasmine Browley, Essence, 7 Apr. 2025 The racially diverse crowd ranged from children to seniors, and included union members, immigrants and others. —Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025 Eventually, those pigeons would be released into the wild population, producing genetically diverse young and helping to fortify the species. —Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 Apr. 2025 The risk is that this policy could stifle innovation and creativity, which thrive in diverse environments. —Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for diverse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diverse
  1. different
  2. distinctive
  3. distinct
  4. varied
Adjective
  • New York is estimated to have over 100 different types of trees, with the most common kinds being birch, maple and beech trees.
    — Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Texas lawmakers are looking to rein in access to products that contain THC, but the House and Senate could take somewhat different approaches.
    — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of different
Adjective
  • These minerals vary depending on the spring, giving sparkling water its distinctive taste profiles—from softly bubbly and subtly salty to bracingly effervescent with a sharp minerality.
    — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
  • This distinctive hue, paler in the center and deeper around the edges, evokes the shimmering beauty of alpine glaciers and lakes and the change in their reflections as the light changes and time passes.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of distinctive
Adjective
  • Kim’s hands give us critical theories and histories of governing lines, all the while conjuring distinct Deaf lines.
    — Mara Mills, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Each scent captures a distinct encounter, using an olfactory experience to transport the wearer to a specific moment in time.
    — Danielle James, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of distinct
Adjective
  • Fruit should be part of a varied diet that includes vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and dairy.
    — Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Your unique, varied experience works against you in keyword scoring.
    — Gina Riley, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of varied

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