Synonyms of varieties

varieties

noun

plural of variety

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• assortments
• medleys
• jumbles
• collages
• litters
• blends
• salads
• mélanges
• combinations
• amalgams
• hodgepodges
• smorgasbords
• ragouts
• jungles
• mishmashes
• stews
• patchworks
• agglomerations
• gumbos
• miscellanea
• patchwork quilts
• mixed bags
• hashes
• miscellanies
• pastiches
• agglomerates
• menageries
• olios
• ragbags
• montages
• hotchpotches
• grab bags
• crazy quilts
• potpourris
• farragoes
• accumulations
• tangles
• gallimaufries
• jambalayas
• shuffles
• scrambles
• alphabet soups
• clutters
• omnium-gatherums
• motleys
• notions
• ollas podridas
• macédoines
• botches
• aggregates
• conglomerates
• rummages
• aggregations
• welters
• sundries
• salmagundis
• fusions
• muddles
• compounds
• olla podridas
• conglomerations
• composites
• tumbles
• alloys
• detritus
• odds and ends
• admixtures
• intermixtures
• disorders
• oddments
• commixtures
• messes
• catchalls
• mix-ups
• chaoses
• imbroglios
• morasses
• disarrays
• disarrangements
• bollixes
• confusions
• snarls
• dog's breakfasts
• shambles
• knots

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• types
• kinds
• genres
• stripes
• sorts
• breeds
• species
• natures
• manners
• descriptions
• strains
• classes
• kidneys
• feathers
• likes
• categories
• persuasions
• ilks
• orders
• models
• specimens
• samples
• groups
• groupings
• families
• ranks
• brackets
• suites
• bunches
• grades
• sets
• divisions
• lots

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of varieties

Depending on the brand, it may be made from a single type of pumpkin or, more commonly, a blend of varieties (like Dickinson or Hubbard squash) that are chosen for their smooth texture and naturally sweet flavor. —Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025

There are many wood chip flavors on the market, but the most popular varieties are apple, cherry, hickory, mesquite and pecan. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025

Beyond its ability to sustain life, the Hotan's sediments once contained nephrite jade in both white and green varieties, making the region a key stop along the historic Silk Road, where traders once exchanged jade, silk and stories of far-off lands. —Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2025

Mix bitter lettuce varieties like radicchio and endive with tender greens, add something substantial like lentils or roasted sweet potatoes, and finish with bright pops of pomegranate or dried cranberries. —Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Oct. 2025

Even with tulips and daffodils there are different varieties that bloom at different times. —Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Oct. 2025

Aspen groves are not as predominant here and hikers will find a wider array of colors due to the range of deciduous tree varieties fed by additional moisture from springs and creeks. —Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025

Seven recalled corn dog varieties were sold in retail stores. —David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 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