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
• litter
• menagerie
• mishmash
• miscellanea
• salad
• motley
• miscellany
• patchwork
• shuffle
• clutter
• agglomeration
• mixed bag
• montage
• hotchpotch
• jungle
• combination
• gallimaufry
• scramble
• rummage
• ragbag
• grab bag
• accumulation
• hash
• farrago
• olio
• stew
• agglomerate
• salmagundi
• patchwork quilt
• pastiche
• gumbo
• alphabet soup
• tangle
• ragout
• crazy quilt
• omnium-gatherum
• jambalaya
• botch
• macédoine
• aggregation
• olla podrida
• aggregate
• welter
• conglomerate
• notions
• tumble
• conglomeration
• sundries
• muddle
• detritus
• fusion
• composite
• compound
• mess
• alloy
• 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 chef’s special is an Empanada Sampler, $15, featuring an assortment of beef, chicken and spicy elote/queso varieties. — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Pickup in-store, online assortment, faster fulfillment, advertising and its Walmart+ service change what Walmart means to more affluent households. — Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Premium cards Luxury credit cards are appealing for their premium perks, such as airport lounge access, complimentary elite status and a vast assortment of credits. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 6 July 2026

Top the cake with an assortment of fresh berries and mint for a beautiful presentation. — Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 4 July 2026