DIFFERENCE VS. CONTRAST VS. DISTINCTION VS. VARIETY VS. VARIATION VS. DIVERSITY

difference NOUN

something that makes one thing or person not the same as another thing or person

contrast NOUN

a noticeable difference between people or things

distinction NOUN

a difference between two things

variety NOUN

the fact that something consists of different
things, usually in a way that makes it interesting or enjoyable

variations NOUN

the existence of differences in amount, number,
level, form etc

diversity NOUN

the fact that very different people or things exist within a group or place