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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
Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
The varied production reflects their energy at its best.
—Oba Awolowo, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
Adam Thompson, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
According to data compiled by Bloomberg News, which the complaints cited, prices on the marketplaces for everything from T‑shirts to beauty products to kitchen appliances rose by as much as 377 percent, though exact figures varied widely.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
According to Michael Ryan, between 1968 and 2012, the Cabinet reviewed 179 of the decisions made by the CRTC, and of those, 48 were varied, rescinded, set aside, or referred back to the CRTC for further deliberation.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
The varied production reflects their energy at its best.
—Oba Awolowo, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
Police said the devices varied in size and composition.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
According to data compiled by Bloomberg News, which the complaints cited, prices on the marketplaces for everything from T‑shirts to beauty products to kitchen appliances rose by as much as 377 percent, though exact figures varied widely.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
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The worldwide dance tournament hosted 16 dancers from across the country in a dance contest featuring eclectic styles and moves as the crowd judged the best dancers in head-to-head competitions all night.—
Dominick Williams
April 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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That, in a nutshell, sums up much about the Brussels art ecosystem, which is famous for being eclectic and of excellent quality.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Born Ereunna McCoy, BunnaB captures the spirit of Atlanta through colorful, witty rhymes and catchy adlibs, boosted by her vibrant delivery.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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But the Shedd outlasted the mobsters and Lord knows what else in its home city’s colorful history and now is trying to raise $500 million over eight years in honor of its pending 100th anniversary in 2030.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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That study, however, wasn’t randomized, so the participants in the treatment and control groups may have differed in important ways.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2026
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The candidates differed in their responses.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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That has suddenly changed in the playoffs.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Canadian Radio-television Commission was established in 1968 as a federal agency to oversee broadcasting in Canada and in 1976 had its powers expanded to include telecommunications (and the name changed accordingly to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission [CRTC]).—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Before the outbreak of its latest war with Israel in 2023, estimates of Hezbollah's military strength ranged from 30,000 to more than 50,000 operatives.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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During my stay two days after opening, guests ranged from 20-something couples to pairs in their 70s.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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In the 1950s and the early 1960s, concerns shifted to include more pragmatic approaches to developing and sustaining domestic cultural industries and encouraging technological development.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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There’s also a perception that the product has shifted in a way that doesn’t align with this customer’s needs.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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The post-debate reaction from this week has been quite mixed, but there is an overall feeling that nobody really delivered a solid punch.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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Stock futures were little changed, while Asia-Pacific markets opened mixed.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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When the Woods Hole Science Aquarium reopens in 2027, the split-colored lobster is expected to be among the animals on display for visitors — a 1-in-50-million catch that went from a Cape Cod fishing boat to a permanent home at a Massachusetts aquarium.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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Deputies put out a be-on-the-lookout for a dark-colored car.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Varied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varied. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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