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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To combat that, a variety of organizations are stepping in to help LGBT youth, particularly those who lack health insurance or support from their parents. — Lauren Castle, azcentral, "Arizona groups offer health, housing help to LGBT youth," 14 July 2018 Raffle Room Coordinator Allison Kullenberg said the convention attracts a variety of people. — Lauren Castle, azcentral, "Valley of the dolls: Barbie collectors hit Phoenix resort scene for 2018 convention," 13 July 2018 As for food, Mester has been developing pates, fish entrees, soups and salads along with other signature French dishes, although the menu will reflect a variety of cultures. — Anna Muckerman, baltimoresun.com, "European-style cafe and wine bar coming to Station North," 13 July 2018 The files will include plans to make a variety of firearms using 3-D printers, including for AR-15-style rifles, which have been used in several mass shootings. — New York Times, "‘Downloadable Gun’ Clears a Legal Obstacle, and Activists Are Alarmed," 13 July 2018 As with music, publishers are learning that controlling the platform can be more lucrative than owning the content — a shift that has underwritten a variety of publisher experiments with open or hybrid access models. — Joe Karaganis, Washington Post, "Russia is building a new Napster — but for academic research," 13 July 2018 Yusim described the importance of a JCC offering a variety of activities such as the drone camp. — Sergio Carmona, Jewish Journal, "Drone camp added to programming at Miami Beach JCC," 13 July 2018 The company, which builds under a variety of brands, aims to deliver the initial lots in the new Waller community by January 2020 and start building soon after. — Katherine Feser, Houston Chronicle, "Wolff Cos. bets on the U.S. 290 for its next development," 13 July 2018 The new Smart911 system launched Thursday will allow residents to register a variety of information with the city's 911 center, including emergency contacts, medical information and car data. — Fox News, "City launches Smart911 system in response to teen's death," 13 July 2018

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