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
Kroeze added that pleats, trouser styling, and clean washes are finding their way into premium men’s denim assortments.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2026
For consumers, the near-term impact will likely mean tighter assortments on the shelf, fewer niche flavors and package variations, but more emphasis on crowd-pleasing core products.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
Those two locations accommodate broader assortments and space for special events.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 9 Dec. 2025
Costco and Walmart have also expanded their assortments, adding essences, serums and sheet masks as demand accelerates.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2025
To that end, Nordstrom and Macy’s are among the chains trimming down their assortments.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2025
Michaels has increased in-store space for sewing and yarn assortments and is actively expanding its yarn selection by 25% this year to meet customer demand.
—Chad Murphy, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
Upcoming improvements include remodeling of sushi kiosks, digital expansion of both curbside pickup and delivery options, and regional online assortments tailored to members’ preferences.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Fiddelke faces significant challenges—revamping product assortments, enhancing stores, and upgrading technology to compete against Amazon, Walmart, and Costco.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2026
For consumers, the near-term impact will likely mean tighter assortments on the shelf, fewer niche flavors and package variations, but more emphasis on crowd-pleasing core products.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
Those two locations accommodate broader assortments and space for special events.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 9 Dec. 2025
Costco and Walmart have also expanded their assortments, adding essences, serums and sheet masks as demand accelerates.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2025
To that end, Nordstrom and Macy’s are among the chains trimming down their assortments.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2025
Michaels has increased in-store space for sewing and yarn assortments and is actively expanding its yarn selection by 25% this year to meet customer demand.
—Chad Murphy, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
Upcoming improvements include remodeling of sushi kiosks, digital expansion of both curbside pickup and delivery options, and regional online assortments tailored to members’ preferences.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Fiddelke faces significant challenges—revamping product assortments, enhancing stores, and upgrading technology to compete against Amazon, Walmart, and Costco.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assortments
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From fall-apart tender red lentils to sturdy French green or beluga varieties that hold their shape, there’s a lentil recipe for every mood and meal.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Jan. 2026
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Planting milkweed helps, too, but Alitzer said to stick to native varieties.—
Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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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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A lot of those songs wind up in the polka medleys.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
13 Aug. 2025
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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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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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Thomas McKean is a New York City artist known for his elaborate MetroCard collages and sculptures.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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Flat has never felt so deep as in her meticulous drawings, paintings, and collages.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Assortments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assortments. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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