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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
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.
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Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
By adopting organic, low-yield farming methods and the use of both local and international grape varieties such as Garnacha Tinta and Cabernet Franc, Albarrán and Bourdais hope to rescue this regional know-how and put Matarraña back on the global wine map.
—Siobhan Reid, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
Consider choosing splitting-resistant varieties.
—Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Viburnums Viburnums has several great varieties.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2025
Throughout the almost 90 acres of Quintosapore, the Giuggiolis grow more than 1,600 different varieties of vegetables and fruits, ranging from Okinawa melon to white truffles.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
Forty years later, Ackerman now grows 160 different pumpkin varieties, handpicking 30k pumpkins a year grown from seed from every continent but Antarctica, selling them from a shop on the farm.
—Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 5 Sep. 2025
Some varieties contain potassium, which is important for muscle health and heart health.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025
These varieties tend to have a reputation for being fussy, requiring constant attention.
—Jessica Jordan, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
By adopting organic, low-yield farming methods and the use of both local and international grape varieties such as Garnacha Tinta and Cabernet Franc, Albarrán and Bourdais hope to rescue this regional know-how and put Matarraña back on the global wine map.
—Siobhan Reid, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
Consider choosing splitting-resistant varieties.
—Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Viburnums Viburnums has several great varieties.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2025
Throughout the almost 90 acres of Quintosapore, the Giuggiolis grow more than 1,600 different varieties of vegetables and fruits, ranging from Okinawa melon to white truffles.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
Forty years later, Ackerman now grows 160 different pumpkin varieties, handpicking 30k pumpkins a year grown from seed from every continent but Antarctica, selling them from a shop on the farm.
—Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 5 Sep. 2025
Some varieties contain potassium, which is important for muscle health and heart health.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025
These varieties tend to have a reputation for being fussy, requiring constant attention.
—Jessica Jordan, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 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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Trubetter Foldable Travel Hangers Many standard hotel room closets contain at least one or two hangers, but other types of lodging—like Airbnb, boutique hotels, and hostels—may not have any at all.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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What are the two types of waterspouts?—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 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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Known for its reliability and resilience, Canada Goose has supported on- and off-screen roles in some of the planet’s most extreme locations, empowering exploration of all kinds, both behind the scenes and front of the lens.—
Steven Huizar,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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According to reports, it has been disallowed in settings of all kinds.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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Helmed by friends Sarah Jackson, Emily Lilley, and Blaes Green, the store hosts 10 to 12 of them a month with genres ranging from graphic novels to cocktails.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Hers was a risky act, a shift of not just genres but also loyalties.—
Anderson Tepper,
The Atlantic,
8 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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In a wetsuit alright, a sleek black one with a patch that looks like a police badge sewn on the chest and sergeant’s stripes on the sleeves.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Sky Control divides the glass panel into nine individually changeable segments, or stripes.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Sinner subdued an out- of-sorts Spaniard at Wimbledon in four sets, and Alcaraz returned the favor here.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Specifically, Wauhatchie Woodlands, a charming campground-of-sorts filled with tiny cabins.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Varieties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varieties. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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