Thesaurus results for VARIETIES

varieties

noun

plural of variety

as in assortments

an unorganized collection or mixture of various things every kitchen has a drawer crammed with a variety of things for which there just doesn't seem to be any other place

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a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common I prefer movies of the horror variety

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Recent Examples of varieties Related Grab Your Pumpkins Now There’s no need to wait until October to purchase your favorite pumpkin varieties. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026 There are many different varieties of ramen across Japan, and Sano ramen is characterized by its blend of soy sauce, pork, and chicken. — Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026 Avoid planting them in areas where other legumes have been grown over the past two years, and look for pea varieties known for their shoots and tendrils. — The Spruce, 24 Sep. 2026 Key Takeaways Choose compact sweet potato varieties like Vardaman or Beauregard for indoor pots. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2026 China has strengthened its seed protection laws several times in the last few years; similarly, Japan passed new legislation in July to prevent the illicit export of homegrown varieties. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026 Local independent garden centers are most likely obtaining some of these varieties or can locate them for you. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026 Key Takeaways Peaches generally have a lower glycemic index (GI) than watermelon, although GI values vary among studies and varieties. — Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2026

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On the other side, Spring said the overhauled Macy’s stores have had better assortments, more customer assistance and stronger displays of merchandise to help improve the experience.

— Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
These shifts are shaping our product development around sharper, more purposeful assortments, while growing consumer interest in wellness and active lifestyles is opening adjacent opportunities.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of assortments

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And although American vagrancy laws were deemed unconstitutionally vague and overturned in 1972, police maintained the authority to make arrests based on suspicious types of nonaction.

— Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
With efficacy and affordability top of mind, Skin Union’s product boast ph-balancing, and filler-free formulas suitable for all skin types, and all under $30.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of types

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Dann and her staff have led corporate team-building events, visited day care centers for art activities, and hosts birthday parties and showers of all kinds.

— Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 23 Sep. 2026
In addition to artwork of all kinds, there will be three stages of live music, more than a dozen restaurant booths and children’s activities.

— Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of kinds

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Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.

— Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.

— Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026

Definition of jumbles

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De Heer has spent more than 40 years in Tasmania, Australia, directing, writing and producing films across a broad range of genres and subjects.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
Artists from various musical genres are coming together to take part in a new music project inspired by the series The Chosen, a historical drama based on the life and ministry of Jesus.

— Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of genres

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For the property, owner Jo Ellard selected 400 paintings, collages, photos, and sculptures sourced from antiques sales, Art Basel shows around the world, and her own private collection.

— Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Frequently incorporating African American women as her subjects, her paintings and collages center around race, femininity, and memory.

— News Desk, Artforum, 9 July 2026

Definition of collages

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Orange stitching features throughout, standing out particularly on the red overlays that also include suede eyestays and leather Jazz stripes.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
As Warhol goes, Green is more partial to the artist’s 1972 Sunset series, the prints whose thick stripes inspired the cover art for his new novel.

— Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026

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