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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
Starting from seed can be unreliable due to cross-pollination among different varieties.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
The lineup features plenty of nostalgic nods to dating through the decades, haunt-worthy game show taglines and quite a few varieties of fake facial hair.
—Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
The brand’s advent calendar is a cookie lover’s dream, full of six varieties in an assortment of festive shapes that’ll go great with your morning cup of coffee or a mug of hot cocoa.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
All broccoli varieties have similarities, but each is distinct in appearance, flavor profile, and nutritional benefits.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 30 Oct. 2025
The new partnership with boutique Doggie Deli brings jerkies in venison, grass-fed Angus and even blueberry varieties.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
The risk to coffee production from climate change has some researchers trying to develop more climate-resistant varieties of coffee.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
While the industry here is best known for producing bulk grapes for conglomerates such as Gallo, there are high-quality zinfandel vines that are more than 100 years old, and vintners are experimenting with many other varieties.
—Justin Goldman, AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
Pumpkin yields vary each year, depending on the varieties grown and the growing conditions in each area.
—Shelley Mitchell, The Conversation, 24 Oct. 2025
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
The lineup features plenty of nostalgic nods to dating through the decades, haunt-worthy game show taglines and quite a few varieties of fake facial hair.
—Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
The brand’s advent calendar is a cookie lover’s dream, full of six varieties in an assortment of festive shapes that’ll go great with your morning cup of coffee or a mug of hot cocoa.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
All broccoli varieties have similarities, but each is distinct in appearance, flavor profile, and nutritional benefits.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 30 Oct. 2025
The new partnership with boutique Doggie Deli brings jerkies in venison, grass-fed Angus and even blueberry varieties.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
The risk to coffee production from climate change has some researchers trying to develop more climate-resistant varieties of coffee.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
While the industry here is best known for producing bulk grapes for conglomerates such as Gallo, there are high-quality zinfandel vines that are more than 100 years old, and vintners are experimenting with many other varieties.
—Justin Goldman, AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
Pumpkin yields vary each year, depending on the varieties grown and the growing conditions in each area.
—Shelley Mitchell, The Conversation, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for varieties
Noun
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To usher in the holidays, Bergdorf’s has lined up gift assortments, the holiday book and experiences such as exclusive designer appearances, leading up to the unveiling of its holiday windows later this season.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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The plan aims to increase market share by expanding internationally, enhancing in-store experiences, broadening wellness and product assortments, and deepening digital engagement.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Bums, and two types of frontage (in-y, out-y).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Wide-leg trousers like these are one of the easiest ways to dress up an outfit, and the silhouette looks flattering on a variety of body types.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 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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Clear messaging can help relations of all kinds flow smoothly now.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Now, spots of all kinds leave their mark, from smaller accessories like wool pillbox hats, to more statement pieces like knee-high boots.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
24 Oct. 2025
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Ray’s most chaotic photograms—jumbles that push out of the frame or look like time bombs ready to explode—find echoes in his films, projected on the back walls, a show in themselves.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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From pop princess Sabrina Carpenter to Beatles legend Paul McCartney, Nashville stages will see some of the most notable stars across all genres in November.—
Laura L. Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Nov. 2025
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Over time, fújì was infused with other Nigerian styles, notes critic Joba Ojelabi, morphing into something new, as genres are wont to do.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
2 Nov. 2025
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In the comments of Kelly’s TikTok, fans made side-by-side collages of baby Sidney and Ozzy, calling them twins.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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The familiar formula of group portraits, superlatives, and tacky collages was already in place, and already stale.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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The vibrant look included what appeared to be head-to-toe body paint emulating Camilla’s surprise stripes.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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This one from Urban Outfitters is a playful take on the shape with its vibrant, circus-like stripes.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Varieties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varieties. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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