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as in variety
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
an assortment of nails at the bottom of my tool box
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as in diversity
the quality or state of being composed of many different elements or types
we were disappointed in the small clothing store's lack of assortment
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Recent Examples of assortment
The assortment will be primarily men’s, but womenswear is seen as a growth area for Carhartt and is being given more space and prominence in new and remodeled stores.
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Goodall has received an assortment of prestigious awards over the years including becoming Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 2004 and becoming the 2021 Templeton Prize Laureate recipient.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Either technology can show an assortment of issues like banding and dithering patterns in fills, which vary from printer to printer and can even vary from one quality setting to another with the same printer.
—PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
Upcoming improvements include remodeling of sushi kiosks, digital expansion of both curbside pickup and delivery options, and regional online assortments tailored to members’ preferences.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Goodall has received an assortment of prestigious awards over the years including becoming Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 2004 and becoming the 2021 Templeton Prize Laureate recipient.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Either technology can show an assortment of issues like banding and dithering patterns in fills, which vary from printer to printer and can even vary from one quality setting to another with the same printer.
—PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
Upcoming improvements include remodeling of sushi kiosks, digital expansion of both curbside pickup and delivery options, and regional online assortments tailored to members’ preferences.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assortment
Noun
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Mafbeanl Rocket Launcher for Kids Future NASA engineers and rocket scientists can explore a variety of STEM concepts in this engaging activity kit.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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Once connected, Spotify can be used in a variety of contexts.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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Gender diversity is not pathological, agrees the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, another organization that’s critical of the practice.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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There’s Andrea Labbée, a motivational speaker with a theater background; Gaile Holland, for decades a local ballet teacher whose former students include Winter; and Lisa Nalven, a veteran of notable modern dance companies, now a photographer impassioned by human diversity.—
Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Here, she's seen performing on her variety show, which featured a number of famous guests and her own musical medleys.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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These launch providers are racing a medley of Chinese rocket builders to become the second company to land and reuse a first stage booster.—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
22 Sep. 2025
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Ray’s most chaotic photograms—jumbles that push out of the frame or look like time bombs ready to explode—find echoes in his films, projected on the back walls, a show in themselves.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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In jumbles of old stones that, to me, are barely legible as the remains of buildings, Cocon López could see the entire timeline of old Aké and how later people interacted with and repurposed what came before.—
Lizzie Wade,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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In a collage, Beyoncé gave fans a closer look inside the birthday bash, showcasing the decor as well as snapshots of attendees and performers like Stevie Wonder.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Aquitaine countryside unfolds in a collage of khaki, tan, and green, dotted with little ponds and copses of trees.—
Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Assortment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assortment. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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