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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The cultural differences between the U.S. and South Korea, such as how diverse versus monoracial the societies are, respectively, could also impact what a 4B movement would look like among Americans.
—Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Harris campaign:Path to presidency comes down to winning Michigan, 'blue wall' states
Michigan's 13th Congressional District is a socioeconomically diverse area where Black residents account for the largest voting bloc.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
For Thao in particular, the election was likely to serve as a referendum on her ability to foster and keep relationships in one of California’s most diverse cities, where the office of mayor has often been intertwined with the state’s Democratic power players.
—Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
Urquiza's historic appointment may bring fresh perspectives and solutions to Interpol's ongoing mission of fostering safe international collaboration across diverse legal systems and jurisdictions.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Harris campaign:Path to presidency comes down to winning Michigan, 'blue wall' states
Michigan's 13th Congressional District is a socioeconomically diverse area where Black residents account for the largest voting bloc.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
For Thao in particular, the election was likely to serve as a referendum on her ability to foster and keep relationships in one of California’s most diverse cities, where the office of mayor has often been intertwined with the state’s Democratic power players.
—Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
Urquiza's historic appointment may bring fresh perspectives and solutions to Interpol's ongoing mission of fostering safe international collaboration across diverse legal systems and jurisdictions.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Diverse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diverse. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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