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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
An assortment of street vendors and informational booths attracted a big crowd to the Poway Spring Festival on May 31.
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
The site was established in 1974 as the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument and showcases a rich assortment of fossils, a museum and paleontology lab and some of the state’s most beautiful views, including the Painted Hills.
—Alia Beard Rau, USA Today, 10 June 2026
King was probably best known for his large assortment of catchphrases.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
But basil also has a rich fragrance that repels an assortment of pests, including mosquitoes, flies, and even tomato hornworms.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
The site was established in 1974 as the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument and showcases a rich assortment of fossils, a museum and paleontology lab and some of the state’s most beautiful views, including the Painted Hills.
—Alia Beard Rau, USA Today, 10 June 2026
King was probably best known for his large assortment of catchphrases.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
But basil also has a rich fragrance that repels an assortment of pests, including mosquitoes, flies, and even tomato hornworms.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assortment
Noun
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That leaves a lot of room for a variety of outcomes, depending on how the additional 12 Republicans vote.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
12 Dec. 2025
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Swift covered a variety of topics while speaking with Colbert, from her Kansas City Chiefs star fiancé Travis Kelce being the love of her life to getting her masters back.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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The directing duo hoped to examine the good intentions Banks and producers had, of turning the fashion industry on its head, empowering women and championing diversity, and the way those intentions evolved as the show moved through cycles.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The annual event brings together thousands to celebrate diversity, visibility, equality and the strength of the LGBTQ+ community in the Queen City.—
Amari Riley
June 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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Kenny Loggins stopped by The Tonight Show to showcase a medley of his songs on classroom instruments alongside Jimmy Fallon and the Roots.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
11 June 2026
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Plus a white sangria mixed with a medley of berries (Perini Ranch Steakhouse Cocktails again), thanks to resident bartender Chris Morocco.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 June 2026
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Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The screening was preceded by a live orchestra performance of the show’s score with a collage of images from the show projected onto the walls of the amphitheater to spectacular effect.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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Her approach to sound collage is deeply idiosyncratic, influenced by her concrète forebearers but untethered from the rigidities of conservatory training.—
Levi Dayan,
Pitchfork,
9 June 2026
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“Assortment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assortment. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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