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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
El Hardwick, Them., 23 Oct. 2025
For the Spanish, in one sense, the justification for the enslavement of Africans was complex and varied.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Sean Evans, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
The rates varied from a low of 25% in Colorado to a high of more than 40% in West Virginia.
—Jonel Aleccia, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The images will be accompanied by quotes from interviews conducted by Orion where participants delve into their hugely varied and expansive relationships to the word.
—El Hardwick, Them., 23 Oct. 2025
For the Spanish, in one sense, the justification for the enslavement of Africans was complex and varied.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
Power varied across the GT, GTC, GT Speed, and GT Supersports models, given the use of both the V8 and W12 engines.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
The rates varied from a low of 25% in Colorado to a high of more than 40% in West Virginia.
—Jonel Aleccia, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for varied
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From New York’s East Village to Seattle’s oldest neighborhood and New Orleans’ eclectic Bywater community, these vintage retailers aren’t just selling clothes—they’re preserving culture, telling stories, and encouraging consumers to slow down and value garments that were made to last.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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For dinner, the Inn at Tres Pinos is a friendly roadside stop for eclectic, high-end gastronomy in the backcountry.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Because of its traditional design and neutral color palette, the sofa is the ideal base piece for colorful throw pillows and cozy blankets.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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For a simple and fun option, go with this colorful Merry Christmas and Happy New Year card, filled with family photos.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Dugger tumbled down the depth chart this summer in his first training camp under Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, whose defensive system differed greatly from those Dugger thrived in playing under Bill Belichick and Jerod Mayo.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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As a result, the hooves of its forelimbs differed from those of its hindlimbs.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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In 1984, the name was changed to the Amelia Brown Frazier Rehabilitation Center in her honor.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Othmann was outlasted by fellow winger prospects Brett Berard and Gabe Perreault, but apparently something changed between then and now.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Purchase prices ranged from about $460,000 to more than $16 million.—
NPR,
NPR,
26 Oct. 2025
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Recently that ranged from a man in his 70s who lost his childhood sweetheart to cancer to a woman who was burying her beloved horse.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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While Europe remains an anchor, the center of gravity has shifted east—and increasingly, south.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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And though Barfield Brown has shifted from collaborator to founder, her philosophy remains the same.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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City code allows for retail cannabis operations within the city’s commercial, agricultural, business and mixed-use districts, but an interim-use permit must be obtained for zoning compliance, Chaika said.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
26 Oct. 2025
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Overmixing Biscuit dough should be gently mixed and folded to keep the layers light and fluffy.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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When not multi-colored with bespoke rainbows or other artists’ visions, two-tone exterior color patterns were also acceptable decades ago.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
26 Oct. 2025
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Don't clean colored or delicate fabrics like silk, electronics, or some types of metal.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Varied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varied. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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