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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
Billy Perrigo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
This book is an excellent read for coaches, in their varied forms, sports lovers, and those seeking motivation altogether.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
While six players qualified automatically for the teams heading to Bethpage this year, the number has varied over time, leaving the captains with another six players to choose at their own discretion.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Figure is currently filling an entire loft on its San Jose campus with varied kitchen and factory layouts, and will soon also begin collecting data from inside residential and business properties owned by its investor Brookfield.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
This book is an excellent read for coaches, in their varied forms, sports lovers, and those seeking motivation altogether.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
Their answers varied greatly, but one area of consensus is that the plan has pulled more state agencies and rural regions into the conversation, which has increased overall awareness of the problem.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
While six players qualified automatically for the teams heading to Bethpage this year, the number has varied over time, leaving the captains with another six players to choose at their own discretion.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for varied
Adjective
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Where To Shop Go Vintage Shopping Bedford is known for its eclectic collection of vintage boutiques that are a delight for both enthusiastic thrifters and casual shoppers.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Post-breakfast, peruse eclectic galleries and vintage shops like VARGA Gallery and Mystery Spot Antiques.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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Check out a few more peelers below that are highly rated, including this colorful three-pack that came recommended by the editors at Food & Wine.—
Clint Davis,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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The look was topped off with colorful beaded necklaces, maroon shoes and a black clutch handbag.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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The world of Bronx Science—a selective public school of some three thousand students, many of them the children of working-class immigrants—differed dramatically from the affluent intellectual milieu of Mamdani’s childhood.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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His initial account of the June 2024 incident differed from hers in the recent countersuit.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Hiring has rapidly changed since AI agents and interviewers came into the picture.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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By early February, Jessica Henninger realized something had drastically changed at her daughters' school at the Fort Campbell military base in Kentucky.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
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The righty gave up a rocket line drive to Seiya Suzuki, but Jackson Chourio ranged to left and made a fairly routine catch in the left-center gap.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Overall, life expectancy ranged from as high as 83 years in high-income regions to as low as 62 years in sub-Saharan Africa, IHME found.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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Although the divorce is not officially finalized, both artists have shifted their focus to their respective crafts.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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In other words, people have shifted between coastal fishing, dry forest harvesting and hunting based on the local conditions.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As the government shutdown goes on, there are a lot of mixed messages on Capitol Hill about the health care issue at the center of the fight.—
NPR,
NPR,
12 Oct. 2025
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The hope now is that solid audience scores can make up for decidedly mixed reviews.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Oct. 2025
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The nutmeg-colored upholstery and bucket seats were shot.—
Laura Lane,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Guerida line nodding to private estate La Querida and its white façades, emerald green lawns and ocean views offered a more naïve take on the colored theme by mean of hearts and floral motifs juxtaposed in a ring, bracelet and pendant earrings.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Varied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varied. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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