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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
There are many different varieties of ramen across Japan, and Sanno ramen is characterized by its blend of soy sauce, pork, and chicken.
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Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
The classic lomo saltado dish comes in two varieties at Paititi.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025
These varieties have the names of Indigenous tribes such as Muskogee and Zuni (purple flowers), Lipan (lavender flowers), and Natchez (white flowers with deep cinnamon bark).
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
The heirloom varieties at 3 Porch Farm range from ones with more traditional petals to those that look like fireworks, all in a vibrant rainbow of solid and ombré hues.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
While most common mums are treated as annuals used just for fall decorating, many of these heirloom varieties are true winter-hardy perennials in Zones 5-9.
—Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2025
Overall, though, most of Green Mountain Orchards’ apple crop is still McIntosh, in part because replanting new varieties is expensive.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 12 Sep. 2025
Its tequila varieties include blanco, reposado, añejo, a 100-proof blanco tequila, as well as Mezquilla, a tequila-mezcal blend.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
The Rivelia uses Bean Switch technology to let users swap between coffee varieties in seconds, while the Eletta Explore offers over 50 recipes at the touch of a button, including hot espresso, lattes, cappuccinos and cold brew.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
The classic lomo saltado dish comes in two varieties at Paititi.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025
These varieties have the names of Indigenous tribes such as Muskogee and Zuni (purple flowers), Lipan (lavender flowers), and Natchez (white flowers with deep cinnamon bark).
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
The heirloom varieties at 3 Porch Farm range from ones with more traditional petals to those that look like fireworks, all in a vibrant rainbow of solid and ombré hues.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
While most common mums are treated as annuals used just for fall decorating, many of these heirloom varieties are true winter-hardy perennials in Zones 5-9.
—Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2025
Overall, though, most of Green Mountain Orchards’ apple crop is still McIntosh, in part because replanting new varieties is expensive.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 12 Sep. 2025
Its tequila varieties include blanco, reposado, añejo, a 100-proof blanco tequila, as well as Mezquilla, a tequila-mezcal blend.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
The Rivelia uses Bean Switch technology to let users swap between coffee varieties in seconds, while the Eletta Explore offers over 50 recipes at the touch of a button, including hot espresso, lattes, cappuccinos and cold brew.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for varieties
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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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Fiddelke faces significant challenges—revamping product assortments, enhancing stores, and upgrading technology to compete against Amazon, Walmart, and Costco.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Many ingredients, including most of the ají peppers and various types of corn, were imported directly from Peru, Vega said.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The square neckline and flowy silhouette have the ability to flatter different body types, while the lightweight sweater knit delivers a cozy feel.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 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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Over the years, the telecast has become a predictable parade of tributes, medleys, and artist showcases, all sandwiched between award presentations that seem to please no one but the person who wins them—and even then, that’s not guaranteed.—
Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
3 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, although consumers have been the primary drivers of this recent uptick in DeFi TVL, institutions of all kinds need to have absolute confidence that transactions, payments, and confirmations can occur as seamlessly as occur using current payment rails and options.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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What was once dismissed as a chatbot kicked off an AI boom of epic proportions and—as billions have flowed into AI startups of all kinds—OpenAI has become the most valuable startup ever, less than a month ago hitting a $500 billion valuation.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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This weekend continued a trend of movies that court audiences of all ages and various genres, although horror has been a highlight leading into the fall season.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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The one-man filmmaking empire has directed dozens of movies across many genres.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Sep. 2025
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In an attachment, Morine included photos of the collages, which mostly consisted of photos of pop stars, including one of Lady Gaga performing with fake blood.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
9 Sep. 2025
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Wu hasn’t worked with his source material in a literal way; rather, Rauschenberg’s collages have informed his approach to the collection, which is built around classic American style.—
Vogue Runway,
Vogue,
4 Sep. 2025
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Not only are they made with moisture-wicking fabric, but the mesh stripes on the side are intentionally placed to improve the shorts’ airflow.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Sep. 2025
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Black-and-white stripes of all orientations and sizes packed a subtle preppy punch; giant sun hats were paired (expectedly) with breezy dresses and (unexpectedly) with sweater vests, ties and trousers; and bright pops of red infused the collection with intentional excitement.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Ralph’s Club, the fragrance from Ralph Lauren, got its own physical iteration of sorts Saturday.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
14 Sep. 2025
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The top three countries on the list suggest that hospital systems of all sorts have the capacity to implement new technologies that improve patient outcomes.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Varieties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varieties. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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