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
Examples of diverse in a Sentence
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.
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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
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
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As cooks come from various and diverse backgrounds with culinary skills based on their travels and origin countries, the flow of techniques, knowledge and information transforms the internal kitchen energy—and of course—the inspiration behind every dish served.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
My passions span a diverse spectrum: from the high-octane world of motorsports to the meticulous craft of philanthropy focused on youth athletics and academics.
—Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2024
This year’s fest will also feature four dedicated shorts blocks, carefully curated to highlight the best of new and diverse genre voices, which will screen at Los Feliz 3.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2024
The zoo studies these animals in captivity, helps track their numbers in the wild and maintains a special focus on species native to Arizona's diverse habitats.
—Joan Meiners, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2024
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
My passions span a diverse spectrum: from the high-octane world of motorsports to the meticulous craft of philanthropy focused on youth athletics and academics.
—Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2024
This year’s fest will also feature four dedicated shorts blocks, carefully curated to highlight the best of new and diverse genre voices, which will screen at Los Feliz 3.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2024
The zoo studies these animals in captivity, helps track their numbers in the wild and maintains a special focus on species native to Arizona's diverse habitats.
—Joan Meiners, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2024
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“Diverse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diverse. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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