as in different
differing from another or others
The twins may look alike but they have divergent personalities.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of divergent
In an economy shaped by volatility, rapid technological advancement and shifting consumer behavior, a budget is no longer optimal without multiple scenarios and periodically monitoring divergent outcomes.
—
Daniah Robertson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Gray and Dianna Knockum, the woman who accused him of rape, each testified on a single day, providing wildly divergent versions of what happened on a Wednesday night six months earlier.
—Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2025
But, as the divergent paths of Boasberg and Bove suggest, the government may have already succeeded in prosecuting its political agenda.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2025
Today’s stand-up comedy landscape, with its many divergent paths to success, lends itself much better to a simulation-gaming experience.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for divergent
Daniah Robertson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Gray and Dianna Knockum, the woman who accused him of rape, each testified on a single day, providing wildly divergent versions of what happened on a Wednesday night six months earlier.
—Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2025
But, as the divergent paths of Boasberg and Bove suggest, the government may have already succeeded in prosecuting its political agenda.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2025
Today’s stand-up comedy landscape, with its many divergent paths to success, lends itself much better to a simulation-gaming experience.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for divergent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for divergent
Adjective
-
These gains appeared across different growing conditions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
-
That's because nudity can take on drastically different meanings.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
While giants like Diageo and Pernod Ricard dominate volumes, smaller distilleries like Torabhaig are carving out space by leaning into provenance, limited releases, and distinctive house styles.—
Gina Pace,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
-
At least with this latest batch of iPhones, Apple has made those options much more distinctive and has finally brought some interesting physical variety to the market.—
Bob O’Donnell,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
China’s three distinct tech phases China’s tech success over the past 20 years was really achieved in three phases.—
Rich Karlgaard,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
-
Do a separate soil test for each distinct area of your yard, such as existing or future vegetable gardens, flower beds, and lawns, because the lab recommendations will depend on the type of plants in that area.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Recognizing the value of diverse skills, creating mutual trust, and deliberately building team cohesion are lessons every executive can apply on Earth.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
-
The United States became more demographically diverse, and fewer people were married from 2023 to 2024.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Divergent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divergent. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share