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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
Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
But the VaMEx team is exploring combinations of driving, walking, and flying systems to leverage what each concept brings to the table in terms of jointly investigating a large area with varied environmental characteristics.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 31 May 2026
Ben Wheeler
may 29, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Their journeys to enrolling at Mission Bay varied.
—Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
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Adjective
Even the color palettes were varied to include a mix of ocean blues, forest greens and orange canyons.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
But the VaMEx team is exploring combinations of driving, walking, and flying systems to leverage what each concept brings to the table in terms of jointly investigating a large area with varied environmental characteristics.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 31 May 2026
Verb
Kansas City is one of 16 host cities in North America for the FIFA World Cup, though estimates of visitor numbers have varied widely.
—Ben Wheeler
may 29, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Their journeys to enrolling at Mission Bay varied.
—Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for varied
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Some of the 2026 kitchen tile trends include retro rhapsody, organic depth and texture, and eclectic artistry.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Anna Bogutskaya, the head of screen at SXSW London, and her team have booked an eclectic mix of theatrical and series offerings.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2026
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Despite the colorful comparisons, Williams and Tsien based the museum’s shape on a visual of four hands coming together, promoting the idea that many hands shape a place, according to the center.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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This simple recipe uses red and yellow heirloom tomatoes for a colorful contrast.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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Throughout the 19th century, as African and European influences permeated South America, the ingredients inside the hallaca began to change, and likely differed across region and class.—
Sophia Rey,
JSTOR Daily,
28 May 2026
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But spending on pets differed among income groups.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Enormous floral displays mark the reception area, and these are changed regularly by local florists.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The Last Supper changed when Leonard Cohen came into the book.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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The victims ranged in age from 7 to 45 years old, Demlein said.—
Devon M. Sayers,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Investigators say the children ranged in age from infants to 10 years old.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Threewitt said the state's electric demand has shifted dramatically in the last decade, as residents rely more heavily on technology.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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The culture has shifted, too, away from a subtle understanding that people contain multitudes.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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The explosion came on the eve of New Glenn's fourth launch from Cape Canaveral following a mission in April that ended with mixed results.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Johnson County Parks and Recreation is hosting the inaugural KC Unity Cup, a 7v7 adult mixed gender soccer tournament on June 6 and 7.—
Emily Harter,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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In the Menil work, the central character is an artist brandishing a bouquet of colored pencils, surrounded by a seraphic tumble of monochrome extras that are her handiwork.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The ones still managing to a colored dashboard will be answering for it.—
Yonesy Nunez,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Varied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varied. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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