variously
adverb
var·i·ous·ly
ˈver-ē-əs-lē 
1
: in various ways : at various times
was variously occupied teaching, farming, and clerking
2
: by various designations
known variously as principal, headmaster, and rector
Examples of variously in a Sentence
He has been variously described as a hero and a villain.
The term is spelled variously in different places.
The concept of freedom has been variously understood by different people.
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Only Elordi, variously treated like beefcake and brooder, seems lost trying to square Julius’ early vulnerability with the final act’s hopeful romance.
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Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
His work has variously included studies of Nollywood stars—exhibited at the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art in 2022—and the book Style File: The World’s Most Elegantly Dressed, published in 2008.
—Mark Holgate, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
Each individual case was different, variously borne of the financial strength of the Premier League, the allure of Madrid and London and, in a few cases, the unsuitability of the player in question.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
The secret-recipe sauce has been described variously as a blend of mayo, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and Creole seasoning and as a Thousand Island-type dressing with a black-pepper kick.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
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Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
His work has variously included studies of Nollywood stars—exhibited at the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art in 2022—and the book Style File: The World’s Most Elegantly Dressed, published in 2008.
—Mark Holgate, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
Each individual case was different, variously borne of the financial strength of the Premier League, the allure of Madrid and London and, in a few cases, the unsuitability of the player in question.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
The secret-recipe sauce has been described variously as a blend of mayo, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and Creole seasoning and as a Thousand Island-type dressing with a black-pepper kick.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for variously
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“Variously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/variously. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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