Synonyms of assortment

assortment

noun

ə-ˈsȯrt-mənt 

1

as in variety

an unorganized collection or mixture of various things

an assortment of nails at the bottom of my tool box

Synonyms & Similar Words

• variety
• medley
• jumble
• collage
• mélange
• smorgasbord
• blend
• hodgepodge
• potpourri
• amalgam
• menagerie
• mishmash
• litter
• miscellanea
• salad
• motley
• miscellany
• patchwork
• shuffle
• agglomeration
• clutter
• mixed bag
• montage
• hotchpotch
• jungle
• gallimaufry
• combination
• scramble
• rummage
• ragbag
• grab bag
• hash
• farrago
• accumulation
• olio
• agglomerate
• salmagundi
• stew
• patchwork quilt
• pastiche
• gumbo
• alphabet soup
• ragout
• tangle
• crazy quilt
• omnium-gatherum
• jambalaya
• botch
• macédoine
• aggregation
• olla podrida
• welter
• aggregate
• notions
• conglomerate
• tumble
• conglomeration
• sundries
• muddle
• detritus
• fusion
• composite
• compound
• alloy
• mess
• intermixture
• admixture
• commixture
• odds and ends
• oddments
• catchall
• chaos
• disarray
• mix-up
• disorder
• disarrangement
• imbroglio
• confusion
• morass
• snarl
• shambles
• dog's breakfast
• bollix
• knot

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• diversity
• variety
• diverseness
• multiplicity
• heterogeneity
• multifariousness
• manifoldness
• variousness
• miscellaneousness
• heterogeneousness
• distinctness
• distinctiveness
• disparity
• dissimilarity
• unlikeness
• distinction
• disparateness
• otherness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• similarity
• homogeneity
• likeness
• sameness
• paucity
• homogeneousness
• fewness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of assortment

The assortment demonstrates that Celium can be cut, shaped and integrated into fashion, interiors and small accessories. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

Allure also recommends the Danessa Myricks Beauty Colorfix Stix, a multi-use, double-sided eye, cheek and lip stick in a wide assortment of colors. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

Burritos, quesadillas, fajitas and an assortment of street tacos. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026

Black holes have an assortment of ringlike structures of different temperatures. — Quanta Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026