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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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as in types
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
Verla, meanwhile, gets to know the outback’s many varieties of mushrooms, tinkering with various fungi in hopes of taking revenge on the cruel Boncer.
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Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Ritani is a great pick for those who want options, with 10 different shape varieties to choose from, including classics like round, cushion, and oval, as well as marquise, pear, and heart.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2026
Walmart’s selection is broad, with both a house brand with many options, Great Value, and many varieties of name-brand products.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The brand also continues to offer Chocolate Dipped and Chocolate Covered varieties, which were first introduced for Easter 2010.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
My go-to bone broth is Boneafide Provisions—their chicken and beef varieties are great, and are widely accessible at supermarkets.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
In the fitting rooms there are walls showcasing varieties of collars and cuffs.
—Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 24 Mar. 2026
Cherry tomatoes are more forgiving than larger varieties and tend to produce reliably.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
But many hybrid varieties will last two or three years at most.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Ritani is a great pick for those who want options, with 10 different shape varieties to choose from, including classics like round, cushion, and oval, as well as marquise, pear, and heart.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2026
Walmart’s selection is broad, with both a house brand with many options, Great Value, and many varieties of name-brand products.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The brand also continues to offer Chocolate Dipped and Chocolate Covered varieties, which were first introduced for Easter 2010.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
My go-to bone broth is Boneafide Provisions—their chicken and beef varieties are great, and are widely accessible at supermarkets.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
In the fitting rooms there are walls showcasing varieties of collars and cuffs.
—Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 24 Mar. 2026
Cherry tomatoes are more forgiving than larger varieties and tend to produce reliably.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
But many hybrid varieties will last two or three years at most.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for varieties
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The company also described merchandising and inventory moves aimed at reenergizing its assortments.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Girls’ apparel frequently makes up the majority of kids’ clothing SKUs at major retailers, according to Woven Insights, while boys’ assortments skew toward T-shirts and pants with fewer stylistic or fit variations.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
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Over the past four decades that followed its formation, Hezbollah has received billions of dollars in funding as well as different types of Iranian weapons.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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These are low-density regions, not regions completely devoid of all types of matter.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Mar. 2026
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This 27-track collection features updated mixes of iconic live performances alongside new remixes and medleys of classic Elvis recordings.—
Bob Mehr,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
18 Feb. 2026
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While further details on how the segment will work were not immediately available, awards shows often have multi-artist performances delivered as tight medleys, although eight is a lot.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
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Partnerships of all kinds can find joy today, despite the chaos of the Moon-Mars square.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2026
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How to Build Better Trust By making food allergy safety an important priority, restaurants, cafes, and eateries of all kinds can do more than just protect their customers and limit their legal risk.—
K. H. Koehler,
Ascend Agency,
18 Mar. 2026
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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
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Investors are also asking whether Hybe can monetize music genres beyond Kpop, HSBC said.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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Rock stars and their equivalents in other genres often develop their craft in obscurity before being discovered; idols are apprentices, trained exhaustively by their management companies.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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A lot of great artists not known for their collages made collages.—
Laura Brown,
Artforum,
25 Mar. 2026
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The workshop is on making collages inspired by the work of Henri Matisse and will be led by artist Robin Douglas, a recipient of the Art Medal of Distinction from the Oceanside Museum of Art.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2026
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Vintage Guess surf and skate graphics are layered and remixed with Hysteric’s motifs and retro stripes across a range of tees.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Another early bloomer, spring beauty, grows about 6 inches tall and has white flowers with pink stripes.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Varieties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varieties. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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