variety is the spice of life
idiom
—used to say that life is more interesting and enjoyable when it includes many different things
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As the saying goes, variety is the spice of life, and this Maison Balzac bottle is proof.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Look out for collaborations with local brands, too, because variety is the spice of life (and pastries).
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
According to Venus in Gemini, variety is the spice of life, and this thought is applied to relationships.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 27 May 2024
A choose-your-own-adventure nut butter sampler
Big Spoon Roasters is for the nut butter enthusiast who firmly believes that variety is the spice of life.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 12 Dec. 2023
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Look out for collaborations with local brands, too, because variety is the spice of life (and pastries).
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
According to Venus in Gemini, variety is the spice of life, and this thought is applied to relationships.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 27 May 2024
A choose-your-own-adventure nut butter sampler
Big Spoon Roasters is for the nut butter enthusiast who firmly believes that variety is the spice of life.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 12 Dec. 2023
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“Variety is the spice of life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/variety%20is%20the%20spice%20of%20life. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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