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 store is also a testing ground for future expansion, allowing Mecca to assess how travelers respond to its assortment, services and format. — Kapila Ireland, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

Asher’s, while primarily responsible for its own brand of chocolate bars and other assortments, will occasionally produce chocolate for bands, brands, charities and other companies. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

In the morning, the buffet showcases an impressive assortment meant to fuel your day outdoors. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Oct. 2026

Fanatics' product assortment reflects its rise into a massive sports-industry platform, with deals with nearly every major sports league and team worldwide. — Ian Thomas, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026