How to Use variety in a Sentence

variety

noun
  • I was surprised by the variety of the choices that were available.
  • My life needs more variety.
  • The Irish variety comes from the back of the pig, rather than the belly.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 13 Mar. 2021
  • Cities across the world mark the month in a variety of ways.
    Adela Suliman, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2023
  • From day one, the idea was to bring in a variety of genres.
    Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 28 Aug. 2021
  • Come by for a great variety of gifts for all ages to shop.
    Anchorage Daily News, 23 Sep. 2022
  • And Coach Kerr can talk about a wide variety of things.
    Ann Killion, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Dec. 2017
  • There's a good variety, so have a look at the full list below.
    Ars Staff, Ars Technica, 5 Apr. 2018
  • There will be a bit more variety this time with this launch.
    Chris Morris, Fortune, 22 Mar. 2024
  • These bears live in a variety of dry and moist forests and in some tall grasslands.
    Fox News, 10 Mar. 2020
  • The rest were spread among a wide variety of contenders.
    Jake Coyle, Anchorage Daily News, 15 Mar. 2021
  • Besides lime, the second variety adds cold-pressed jalapeño to the mix.
    Robin Soslow, Chron, 22 Aug. 2022
  • In the current timeline, there is a lot of variety to choose from.
    Jason Karaian, Quartz, 24 Dec. 2019
  • Some of the holes have triple-level greens, and there are a variety of distances.
    Tom Smith, kansascity, 21 Apr. 2018
  • Long or short, extra-deep or just right, variety is the name of the shopping game.
    Leah Melby Clinton, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 Jan. 2023
  • These are styles of wine and grape varieties that can’t always be found in other parts of the world.
    Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 15 Jan. 2020
  • Just looking at the variety of prices for a ticket can give you a headache.
    Scott McMurren, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Oct. 2021
  • Then there are cream puffs and cream horns, as well as a variety of cupcakes and small cakes.
    cleveland, 12 July 2021
  • His questions are always of the variety of what the heck should people make of this.
    Emily Jane Fox, vanityfair.com, 24 Oct. 2017
  • That’s not to say there isn’t some garden-variety voyeurism at play.
    Meghan O'Gieblyn, Wired, 24 Jan. 2022
  • Shears enable you to make quick, blunt cuts on a variety of hair lengths.
    Stephanie Jarrett, chicagotribune.com, 2 Apr. 2021
  • The plant kit comes with a wide variety of veggies for your garden, from beets to squash.
    Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, 6 Sep. 2022
  • But among the things to admire about the FSO is its commitment to variety.
    Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 10 Mar. 2024
  • The stick comes in six shades, all in a variety of deep hues to create shadows on most skin tones.
    Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 22 Sep. 2022
  • The meat can then be dipped in a variety of bittersweet sauces.
    Silvia Marchetti, CNN, 26 Apr. 2022
  • Why not enjoy the best of both worlds with this variety pack that comes with both options?
    Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 15 Aug. 2022
  • There are a variety of types of yeast, and each one is used in different ways.
    Kristen Massad, Dallas News, 30 Mar. 2021
  • Wreaths have been used for a variety of purposes through the ages.
    Iris Van Rynbach, courant.com, 19 Nov. 2019
  • So many guides and products seem to have a wide variety of advice on how best to go about it.
    Jeffrey Van Camp, WIRED, 22 June 2018
  • There are tons of apple varieties, but these are the most common.
    Audrey Bruno, SELF, 12 Sep. 2018

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