1
as in divergency
a movement in different directions away from a common point
a growing divergence of opinion about that U.S. president's place in history
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as in deviation
a turning away from a course or standard
any divergence from the community's strict moral code was met with social ostracism
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Recent Examples of divergence
Conversely, there is a divergence in pitcher rankings.
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Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
One reason for the divergence, the authors explained, is because followers of all four religions believe in a higher being.
—Tim Botos, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
Ideological polarization, or divergence based on policy differences, can be beneficial to a democracy by encouraging parties to develop distinct identities related to coherent policy platforms.
—Robert E. Kelly, Foreign Affairs, 12 Feb. 2025
The message is clear, self-interest negates divergence on issues like the environment, tariffs, health care, and diversity.
—Stanley S. Litow, New York Daily News, 2 Feb. 2025
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Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
One reason for the divergence, the authors explained, is because followers of all four religions believe in a higher being.
—Tim Botos, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
Ideological polarization, or divergence based on policy differences, can be beneficial to a democracy by encouraging parties to develop distinct identities related to coherent policy platforms.
—Robert E. Kelly, Foreign Affairs, 12 Feb. 2025
The message is clear, self-interest negates divergence on issues like the environment, tariffs, health care, and diversity.
—Stanley S. Litow, New York Daily News, 2 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for divergence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for divergence
Noun
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The sole deviation from her brand were her Bottega Veneta shield sunglasses.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2025
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For David, Buttermilk Drop Bakery offers a sweet deviation from the norm.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In order to accomplish this, there must be a major temperature difference between the substance itself and its environment.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2025
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Eoin Morgan took a grip on the team in 2014 and ensured that whatever the differences in personality and culture, the unit was tight.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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McBride declined to comment on whether the White House was involved in the Tate Brothers' departure from Romania.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Yet there’s also been a lack of leadership within the Bianconeri side, especially more so since the departure of Danilo, who fell down the pecking order under Motta at the beginning of the season.—
Emmet Gates,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Iconic Architecture in Puglia Photo: Getty Images Often referred to as the heel of Italy’s boot, Puglia is a landscape of raw beauty and intense diversity (just look to its rocky coastlines, ancient olive groves, and quiet countrysides for proof).—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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As 2025 began and the Trump Administration began cracking down on diversity measures in the government, Target dialed down its diversity, equity and inclusion goals, sending its reputational score down again.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Divergence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divergence. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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