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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
Meghan films her feet secured with cozy socks, followed by an assortment of heels lined up against a drawer unit.
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Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Balance your board while incorporating an assortment of textures, flavors, shapes, and colors for a pleasing presentation and memorable taste experience.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
In the factual two-parter, world-leading geneticist Dr. Turi King and renowned historian Dr Alex Kay work with an international assortment of health professionals, behavior experts and other scientists to decode and analyze Hitler’s genetic makeup.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
Don’t skip the accessories, which include a healthy assortment of leather bags and high-end sunnies.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
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Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Balance your board while incorporating an assortment of textures, flavors, shapes, and colors for a pleasing presentation and memorable taste experience.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
In the factual two-parter, world-leading geneticist Dr. Turi King and renowned historian Dr Alex Kay work with an international assortment of health professionals, behavior experts and other scientists to decode and analyze Hitler’s genetic makeup.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
Don’t skip the accessories, which include a healthy assortment of leather bags and high-end sunnies.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for assortment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assortment
Noun
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Fortunately, there is a growing movement to curb light pollution and reduce its impacts across a variety of animal species.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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The beauty is variety—but that variety depends on the region.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Oct. 2025
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Oyediran says at a time when our nation is as divided as ever over race and political differences, Nathan’s focus on diversity is worth paying attention to.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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The main hurdle that European CLO managers face is the ability to construct a pool of European private credit loans with enough diversity to satisfy the requirements of rating agencies.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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The dishes are fresh and vibrant, infusing a medley of spices with quality ingredients to produce tasty creations.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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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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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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The two made their relationship Instagram official in April when Williams shared a collage of photos of Tatum on her Instagram Stories for his 45th birthday.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Allen praised Keaton’s multifaceted talents beyond acting, noting her work as a writer, photographer, collage artist, home decorator, and director.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Assortment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assortment. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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