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as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts
the museum's highly varied collection of works of art
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as in colorful
marked by a variety of usually vivid colors
an annual springtime event during which birders get to observe these migratory birds in their varied breeding plumage
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as in differed
to be unlike; to not be the same
opinions by experts on the subject vary
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as in changed
to make different in some way
varied the method occasionally for the sake of experimentation
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as in shifted
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
terrain that constantly varied as we traveled from the coast to the interior
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Recent Examples of varied
Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
The food is increasingly lavish and varied, and some new traditions have replaced old ones.
—Ani Duzdabanyan, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Stepheny Price , Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Cellphone bans have varied across the state.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 8 June 2026
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Adjective
This distortion-free mirror can be mounted to the back of a door, like in a bathroom, or leaned against a wall, offering a varied aesthetic.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
The food is increasingly lavish and varied, and some new traditions have replaced old ones.
—Ani Duzdabanyan, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Verb
Testimony also varied on whether Metcalf used one hand or two.
—Stepheny Price , Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Cellphone bans have varied across the state.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for varied
Adjective
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There are scenic chairlift rides, an auto toll road to the top of Vermont’s highest peak, a fantastic recreation trail, hiking right out the door, and an awesome town with every activity imaginable, all kinds of great food and eclectic shopping.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Each room has an eclectic mix of contemporary art, antiques, textiles, rugs, and books, and also features a fireplace and generous seating areas.—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
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The front entrance is teeming with a few dozen people, filled with colorful artwork and a TV monitor showing old video of a train that used to run through the property.—
David Wade,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Summer is the season to embrace colorful stones in addition to the classics.—
Aemilia Madden,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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The expert testified that tidal conditions on the day of the 2022 crash differed significantly from the conditions present during the state's subsequent re-enactment of the incident.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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But Amanda's experience of her sexuality differed.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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From the ground and the air, however, little appeared to have changed Monday morning.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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His generation of American soccer players changed the sport in this country, and its perception abroad.—
Mac Engel
June 22,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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Yet, the share of retirees who work has never ranged higher than 34%.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Within minutes, the men, who ranged in age from 30 to 60, began chatting among themselves.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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While media outlets heavily covered the initial accusations, the public narrative shifted dramatically when explosive evidence came to light.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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But increasingly, even as the district has shifted its funding model to prioritize higher-need campuses, some school leaders on the South and West Side say outside revenue has also helped shore up their budgets.—
Mila Koumpilova,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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Many with mixed backgrounds switched allegiances when turning senior, following their heart – or their ambition.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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For many Haitian fans, there were mixed emotions in a country that has long had a soft spot for Brazil’s soccer team.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Enjoy caramel-colored foliage in spring and fall and pink blooms throughout summer that attract pollinators.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
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Squeezits No '90s lunch box felt complete without a brightly colored bottle of Squeezits.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
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“Varied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varied. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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