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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
William Jones, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
The complex is composed of an astonishing seven different intimate performance spaces of varied seating capacities and technical capabilities (most seat between 40 and 100 people), not to mention a similar number of bars and upscale dining spaces.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Matthew Davis, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
After the opening stage of the war, the number of Iranian aerial attacks has varied from day to day and country to country.
—Jiachuan Wu, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
From covering basic living expenses to funding a few extra luxuries, the reasons to start a side hustle are often as varied as the side hustles themselves.
—William Jones, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
The complex is composed of an astonishing seven different intimate performance spaces of varied seating capacities and technical capabilities (most seat between 40 and 100 people), not to mention a similar number of bars and upscale dining spaces.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
While quarterback prospect rankings have varied, Simpson ranks as the second-best prospect in Wilson’s mock draft.
—Matthew Davis, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
After the opening stage of the war, the number of Iranian aerial attacks has varied from day to day and country to country.
—Jiachuan Wu, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for varied
Adjective
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Wonder responded by making the most liberating, thoughtful, adventurous and eclectic work of his career.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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For all of her eclectic outfits and wild antics, Lady Gaga thinks of herself as a homebody at heart.—
Joyce Chen,
Architectural Digest,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This neighborhood is distinctly local and aesthetic — think colorful murals, indie shops and a creative energy that feels nothing like the Broadway tourist scene.—
Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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For an even more colorful choice, red-hot pairs from Le Monde Beryl or even Khaite’s rich mahogany slingbacks break up any monochromatic look beautifully.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Researchers presented gulls with two food items that differed only in color, while a nearby human either ignored them or ate from one.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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While their methods differed, all three manufacturers treated cooling not as a reactive response but as essential to their long-term operational resilience.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
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Mitchell said the Cavs’ offense has changed, a little, to incorporate Harden’s isolation dominance, but also said Harden has fit into their original schemes.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The mix of homes sold could have changed significantly in size and quality, Chu added.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Who once ranged in love, out there, the farthest animal of our personhood.—
Timmy Straw,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Such shootings have ranged from isolated events between service members to mass casualty events, such as the shooting by an Army psychiatrist at Texas' Ford Hood in 2009 that left 13 people dead.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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ANALOGr has shifted into a full-service authentication, insurance, and advisory resource for high-value artist estates.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
6 Apr. 2026
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Curricula gradually shifted toward more varied, active, and creative instructional methods.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Would there be community support to change zoning to encourage more residential and mixed-use development in the 19 acres up against the 57 Freeway, bordered by Orangethorpe, Placentia and Crowther avenues?—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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Its southern counterpart, meanwhile, will be a little taller at 889 ft (270 m), with mixed-use residential space and another rooftop terrace.—
Adam Williams
April 03,
New Atlas,
3 Apr. 2026
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Last week, before the court recessed for Easter, John briefly took the stand, legs and hands shackled and dressed in a khaki-colored prison uniform.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The outfit was supposed to have matching pants, but it was reported by Sports Illustrated that Day was told by Augusta National to wear normal, solid-colored pants instead.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Varied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varied. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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