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as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts
the museum's highly varied collection of works of art
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as in colorful
marked by a variety of usually vivid colors
an annual springtime event during which birders get to observe these migratory birds in their varied breeding plumage
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as in differed
to be unlike; to not be the same
opinions by experts on the subject vary
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as in changed
to make different in some way
varied the method occasionally for the sake of experimentation
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as in shifted
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
terrain that constantly varied as we traveled from the coast to the interior
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Recent Examples of varied
Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The others varied from 5 acres to 3,462 acres.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Shay Remus, superintendent of recreation for the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department, said the event is now in its 32nd year and has varied from three to four days over the years.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Similarly high levels of DEI support were also found among employees from varied racial and ethnic groups.
—Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The others varied from 5 acres to 3,462 acres.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
Specific schools and communities varied greatly in how they were impacted by COVID-19, and some students who were in elementary schools when the pandemic hit will carry lingering effects into college.
—Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Shay Remus, superintendent of recreation for the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department, said the event is now in its 32nd year and has varied from three to four days over the years.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for varied
Adjective
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Objects on Main is your go-to shop for eclectic home décor, art, furniture, apparel, and more.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Flynn highlights the eclectic and collected vibes trending now since the 70s was all about mixing patterns and global influences.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2025
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The 12-piece line, featuring colorful plates, cups, candleholders, and a show-stopping spiral vase, reimagines classic Swedish holiday traditions with a fresh, joyful edge.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Her character also loved wearing colorful hues like orange, according to Mickens, this reflects her actual Caribbean heritage.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
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The type of music that parents relied on differed.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
4 Sep. 2025
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And this recovery differed among the groups.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Sep. 2025
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In 2020, Tony Romo’s 10-year, $180 million CBS contract changed the game.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Her nails were also changed for each look.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The data ranged across core business functions — sales, marketing, engineering, recruiting/HR, operations, design, finance and legal — with the 50% decline consistent across the board.—
Trevor Laurence Jockims,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
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The five members — Montesi, Dressler, fiddlers Maggie MacPhail and Julia Homa, and cellist/pianist Giulia Haible — originally met at the Boston Harbor Scottish Fiddle School ten years ago; at the time their ages ranged from 7 to 11.—
Brett Milano,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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However, the genre's pop crossover has drastically shifted.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Over the past two years, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has shifted its focus to combating specific practices within surveillance advertising, particularly those involving sensitive data, lack of consent or deceptive and unfair practices.—
Jodi Daniels,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Broader Global Picture While Europe dominates the headlines, the global market landscape presents a mixed picture.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Reviews were mixed, but that rarely makes a difference for the genre of horror.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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The sale features the cream option for light-colored style combinations or a pop of contrast with darker clothes.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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During their first night out together, the couple ducks into a Spanish nightclub, drinking under a smear of colored lights and then dancing.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Varied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varied. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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