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
According to the company, the layouts within the fulfillment center are optimized for high-SKU density, and are designed to enable rapid picking across deep garment inventories and high-volume footwear assortments.
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Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026
The company also described merchandising and inventory moves aimed at reenergizing its assortments.
—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
This is reshaping assortments, replenishment, staffing, and storytelling in real time.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 22 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
The company’s merchandising strategy — buying products from its 21,000 constantly evolving vendors based on available merchandise and industry trends — allowed management to effectively provide a fresh flow of assortments in stores and online.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026
The company also described merchandising and inventory moves aimed at reenergizing its assortments.
—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
This is reshaping assortments, replenishment, staffing, and storytelling in real time.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 22 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
The company’s merchandising strategy — buying products from its 21,000 constantly evolving vendors based on available merchandise and industry trends — allowed management to effectively provide a fresh flow of assortments in stores and online.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assortments
Noun
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The brand offers 2-ounce travel varieties, but these are hard to find.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Unlike turf grass, many varieties of moss thrive in shade and acidic soils that are compact and heavy with clay.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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For the elder millennials, the bittersweet spot was the medleys of older Kanye cuts released from 2004 to 2016 (think The College Dropout to The Life of Pablo).—
Adelle Platon,
VIBE.com,
2 Apr. 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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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
Noun
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Buckingham also accused her of showing up at the family's homes, taping picture collages of herself and the Fleetwood Mac rocker to the family's mailboxes, and appearing at one of Buckingham's concerts, making threats.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2026
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This section features collages, handwritten notes, and paintings that explore themes of adolescence, vulnerability, and alienation through childlike figures.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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