diversity
noun
di·ver·si·ty
də-ˈvər-sə-tē 
dī-
plural diversities
1
: the condition of having or being composed of differing elements : variety
especially
: the inclusion of people of different races (see race entry 1 sense 1a), cultures, etc. in a group or organization
programs intended to promote diversity in schools
see also diversity, equity and inclusion
2
: an instance of being composed of differing elements or qualities : an instance of being diverse
a diversity of opinion
Synonyms
Examples of diversity in a Sentence
Another factor in Burns' rise has been the strength and depth of Xerox's commitment to diversity. One-third of Xerox's 3,819 executives are women and 22% are minorities.
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Nanette Byrnes et al., Business Week, 8 June 2009
Jim, a lanky, bearded 35-year-old, knows a lot about heirloom fruits and vegetables. He works with the Southern Seed Legacy in Athens, Georgia, an organization devoted to preserving the seeds of heirloom plants in order to restore some of the genetic diversity that industrial agriculture has eroded over the years.
—Gary Paul Nabhan, Saveur, October 2009
Even more eccentric is the treatment of the British Empire. Stretching over three centuries and six continents, you might have expected that its extent, duration, and diversity would have made it immune to facile interpretation.
—David Gilmour, New York Review, 2 Nov. 2006
The media flood the nation's editorial markets with testimonies to the piebald character of the American democracy jumbled together from a wonderful diversity of colors, creeds, and cultural dispensations, which is a swell story, but in the United States Senate not one visible to the naked eye.
—Lewis H. Lapham, Harper's, March 2005
The handsome creatures have hooked the interest of evolutionists and ecologists because of their dazzling diversity of shapes, behaviors, and feeding habits, which include nibbling the fins and scales of other fish.
—Science, 26 Nov. 2004
The island has more diversity in plant life than other islands nearby.
The city is known for its cultural diversity.
The school aims for diversity in its student population.
Nanette Byrnes et al., Business Week, 8 June 2009
Jim, a lanky, bearded 35-year-old, knows a lot about heirloom fruits and vegetables. He works with the Southern Seed Legacy in Athens, Georgia, an organization devoted to preserving the seeds of heirloom plants in order to restore some of the genetic diversity that industrial agriculture has eroded over the years.
—Gary Paul Nabhan, Saveur, October 2009
Even more eccentric is the treatment of the British Empire. Stretching over three centuries and six continents, you might have expected that its extent, duration, and diversity would have made it immune to facile interpretation.
—David Gilmour, New York Review, 2 Nov. 2006
The media flood the nation's editorial markets with testimonies to the piebald character of the American democracy jumbled together from a wonderful diversity of colors, creeds, and cultural dispensations, which is a swell story, but in the United States Senate not one visible to the naked eye.
—Lewis H. Lapham, Harper's, March 2005
The handsome creatures have hooked the interest of evolutionists and ecologists because of their dazzling diversity of shapes, behaviors, and feeding habits, which include nibbling the fins and scales of other fish.
—Science, 26 Nov. 2004
The island has more diversity in plant life than other islands nearby.
The city is known for its cultural diversity.
The school aims for diversity in its student population.
Recent Examples on the Web
At Invest, owners in different leagues will discuss the value of diversity in the ranks, explain why said value has been overlooked and provide proof of its impact to the industry.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2024
This means that the remaining population is severely limited in genetic diversity, which is a critical problem because inbreeding can make the species vulnerable to disease and reduce its adaptability to changing environments.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
New York’s diversity in professional opportunities – from Wall Street to tech startups – creates multiple paths to six-figure success.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
While Sarkar and Melo represent funds with the intention to bring more diversity into the tech and investment ecosystem, clearly this is an uphill battle that will take time.
—Hessie Jones, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2024
This means that the remaining population is severely limited in genetic diversity, which is a critical problem because inbreeding can make the species vulnerable to disease and reduce its adaptability to changing environments.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
New York’s diversity in professional opportunities – from Wall Street to tech startups – creates multiple paths to six-figure success.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
While Sarkar and Melo represent funds with the intention to bring more diversity into the tech and investment ecosystem, clearly this is an uphill battle that will take time.
—Hessie Jones, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for diversity
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diversity
noun
di·ver·si·ty
də-ˈvər-sət-ē
dī-
plural diversities
1
: the condition of being different
2
: an instance or a point of difference
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