variety

noun

va·ri·e·ty | \ və-ˈrī-ə-tē

plural varieties

Definition of variety

1 : the quality or state of having different forms or types : multifariousness

2 : a number or collection of different things especially of a particular class : assortment

3a : something differing from others of the same general kind : sort

b : any of various groups of plants or animals ranking below a species : subspecies

4 : variety show

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Examples of variety in a Sentence

I was surprised by the variety of the choices that were available. My life needs more variety.

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Viacom and Hulu announced a deal on Monday that would make Hulu the exclusive streaming home for the original MTV animated show Daria, along with a variety of other Viacom properties. — Sarah Gray, Fortune, "Hulu Is the Exclusive Streaming Home for 'Daria' and Other Viacom Properties," 25 June 2018 Ethyl had a variety of occupations during her life including labor and delivery nurse and bookkeeper, but none so dear to her as her most cherished role of mother and grandmother. — OrlandoSentinel.com, "Deaths in Central Florida: 7/5," 5 July 2018 The Department has a wide variety of programs this summer that range from classes for preschool, youth, teen and adults, special events, swim lessons, open swim, sports camps, drop in programs and more. — Courant Community, "Community News For The Enfield Edition," 2 July 2018 The corridor already has a variety of restaurants, bars, a theater, a recreation center and grocery store, as well as Clark Park, several Mexican restaurants and the West Riverfront Park. — Katrease Stafford, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit seeking developer for housing development near train station," 28 June 2018 Because Main Street is the city’s center of tourism, police have a wide variety of safety concerns in the area, ranging from violent crime to reminding people that skateboarding is prohibited in the business district. — Priscella Vega, latimes.com, "Downtown Huntington Beach to get extra security for 4-month pilot program," 28 June 2018 Many area attractions have a variety of educational (but fun!) opportunities for children and tend to bump up their offerings come summer. — Zafreen Jaffery, Ed.d., miamiherald, "Bake cookies. Head to the library. Ways to keep your child's brain sharp during the summer," 27 June 2018 Investors generally don’t like REITs to have a variety of property types. — Keiko Morris, WSJ, "Disney, American Campus in Talks on Housing for Mickey and Donald Trainees," 26 June 2018 JW Marriott Desert Ridge Special events: The state's largest resort, in northeast Phoenix, has a variety of activities scheduled between June 30 and July 8. — Dawn Gilbertson, azcentral, "Last-minute Fourth of July hotel deals in Phoenix, Scottsdale," 22 June 2018

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