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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
And because the team has gathered genetic material from coral that appear more resistant to heat and stress, their efforts are designed to reproduce hardier varieties.
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John Otis, NPR, 5 Oct. 2025
Overwintering cold-sensitive bulbs such as dahlias, cannas, and gladiolus is a smart way to save money, preserve your favorite varieties, and even grow bigger blooms the following summer.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Learn when to plant peonies and the best varieties for Southern gardens.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Hogle Zoo always offers a range of special October events for spooky season, and Snowbird’s annual Oktoberfest features live music, family-friendly activities, traditional Bavarian food, and more than 50 varieties of beer for the grownups.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
In time, all varieties of uniforms — security officers, park police, state police, bike police — grew, lining every hole.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Some varieties include purple carrots, rainbow carrots, yellow carrots, and white carrots.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 27 Sep. 2025
Tamales varieties, hot or mild, include chicken, pork and beef.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Currently, 212 breeds and varieties are recognized by the American Kennel Club which are divided into seven groups (sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, non-sporting, herding).
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
John Otis, NPR, 5 Oct. 2025
Overwintering cold-sensitive bulbs such as dahlias, cannas, and gladiolus is a smart way to save money, preserve your favorite varieties, and even grow bigger blooms the following summer.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Learn when to plant peonies and the best varieties for Southern gardens.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Hogle Zoo always offers a range of special October events for spooky season, and Snowbird’s annual Oktoberfest features live music, family-friendly activities, traditional Bavarian food, and more than 50 varieties of beer for the grownups.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
In time, all varieties of uniforms — security officers, park police, state police, bike police — grew, lining every hole.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Some varieties include purple carrots, rainbow carrots, yellow carrots, and white carrots.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 27 Sep. 2025
Tamales varieties, hot or mild, include chicken, pork and beef.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Currently, 212 breeds and varieties are recognized by the American Kennel Club which are divided into seven groups (sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, non-sporting, herding).
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for varieties
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Upcoming improvements include remodeling of sushi kiosks, digital expansion of both curbside pickup and delivery options, and regional online assortments tailored to members’ preferences.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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Our role as a retailer is to translate these shifts into experiences and assortments that resonate with how our customers live, work and express themselves.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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One site, as reported by Phys, had a distinct path, whereas another lacked these types of markers.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
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These types of cases focus on if there's an expectation of privacy.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Here, she's seen performing on her variety show, which featured a number of famous guests and her own musical medleys.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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A lot of those songs wind up in the polka medleys.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
13 Aug. 2025
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Smoking of all kinds, including e-cigarettes, is prohibited.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Yet most of those families are still systematically behind due to racial inequality, and Black families, of all kinds, are facing discrimination that leads to higher suspension and expulsion rates in school, lower on-time high school completion rates, and not enough financial resources.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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Cars from various eras and genres could be seen inside of the garages.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Related Stories The increasing diversification of genres is nothing new in the music space, as the democratization of what’s popular has gradually eroded convention.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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Best known for his monumental laminated glass sculptures embedded with layered imagery and paint to create intricate three-dimensional collages, Dustin Yellin’s Werner’s Crater (2025), a collage and acrylic on canvas, unveils a new perspective into his multidisciplinary practice.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Cameron creates oil paintings, embroidery and mixed media collages.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Embrace cozy season with this matching set complete with stripes and a drawstring waist.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
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The larvae are green and yellow with white, yellow, and black stripes and black spots.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Iamaleava created a ritual of sorts on third downs.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Simmons also used a metaphor of sorts.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Varieties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varieties. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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