as in varieties
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
an assortment of nails at the bottom of my tool box
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Recent Examples of assortments
The company also described merchandising and inventory moves aimed at reenergizing its assortments.
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CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Girls’ apparel frequently makes up the majority of kids’ clothing SKUs at major retailers, according to Woven Insights, while boys’ assortments skew toward T-shirts and pants with fewer stylistic or fit variations.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 2 Mar. 2026
The company operates dedicated teams by channel, tailoring assortments and price points across wholesale, department stores, specialty and direct-to-consumer, Polanco said.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 28 Feb. 2026
This is reshaping assortments, replenishment, staffing, and storytelling in real time.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Poor assortments, confusing pricing, and thin staffing were alienating customers.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 16 Jan. 2026
That means no storefront, pastry assortments and expansive menus.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
The company rolls out thousands of new items daily, and online shoppers can browse categories ranging from apparel and electronics to mystery boxes containing surprise assortments.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Speak to occasions and use cases when developing new products and assortments, while referencing trends that inspire your collection or tie into your brand.
—Lauren Parker, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Girls’ apparel frequently makes up the majority of kids’ clothing SKUs at major retailers, according to Woven Insights, while boys’ assortments skew toward T-shirts and pants with fewer stylistic or fit variations.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 2 Mar. 2026
The company operates dedicated teams by channel, tailoring assortments and price points across wholesale, department stores, specialty and direct-to-consumer, Polanco said.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 28 Feb. 2026
This is reshaping assortments, replenishment, staffing, and storytelling in real time.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Poor assortments, confusing pricing, and thin staffing were alienating customers.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 16 Jan. 2026
That means no storefront, pastry assortments and expansive menus.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
The company rolls out thousands of new items daily, and online shoppers can browse categories ranging from apparel and electronics to mystery boxes containing surprise assortments.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Speak to occasions and use cases when developing new products and assortments, while referencing trends that inspire your collection or tie into your brand.
—Lauren Parker, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assortments
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Don't forget to check on them during extremely hot weather—even drought-tolerant varieties may need more water when housed in terracotta during the summer.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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The menu is big on fresh fish, and the wine list of more than 500 varieties is great for pairing.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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This 27-track collection features updated mixes of iconic live performances alongside new remixes and medleys of classic Elvis recordings.—
Bob Mehr,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
18 Feb. 2026
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While further details on how the segment will work were not immediately available, awards shows often have multi-artist performances delivered as tight medleys, although eight is a lot.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
21 Jan. 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 result also spotlights conference championships’ awkward fit in the current system, particularly given the fact that conference expansion has led to jumbles atop each league’s standings.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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From glass sculptures to abstract collages, the artists grapple with memory, home and survival in the aftermath of displacement.—
Grant Klarich Johnson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Featuring a series of images and collages commissioned for the inaugural edition of Chanel’s Arts & Culture Magazine, the exhibition will run till April 16.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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