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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 absolute minimum spacing for tomato plants is 18 to 24 inches between plants and three feet between rows for determinate tomato varieties.
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Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026
Oxygen proved to be a particularly potent arbiter of the disk’s chemical evolution in the simulations because its fluctuating levels dictate the oxidation state of the resulting minerals, ultimately yielding the three families that mirror the three chondrite varieties.
—Javier Barbuzano, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
The National Chip Program evaluates around 225 new potato varieties each year and selects 100 for further trials, said Tim Rendall, the director of production research at Potatoes USA, a trade group that oversees the chip program.
—CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Much of the time is spent interacting with young schoolchildren, with whom Galifianakis exhibits a deadpan playfulness — testing them on names of apple varieties (McIntosh?
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Additionally, certain varieties of fig trees possess genetic resistance to specific pests and feature thick, leathery foliage that acts as a natural barrier against insects.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
Guests can select from three varieties when building their own box of either two or six sliders.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Douches has developed five new potato varieties for chips in the the last 15 years.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Caladiums, especially bicolor varieties with white or pink leaves, bring welcome color to part-shade containers.
—Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026
Oxygen proved to be a particularly potent arbiter of the disk’s chemical evolution in the simulations because its fluctuating levels dictate the oxidation state of the resulting minerals, ultimately yielding the three families that mirror the three chondrite varieties.
—Javier Barbuzano, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
The National Chip Program evaluates around 225 new potato varieties each year and selects 100 for further trials, said Tim Rendall, the director of production research at Potatoes USA, a trade group that oversees the chip program.
—CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Much of the time is spent interacting with young schoolchildren, with whom Galifianakis exhibits a deadpan playfulness — testing them on names of apple varieties (McIntosh?
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Additionally, certain varieties of fig trees possess genetic resistance to specific pests and feature thick, leathery foliage that acts as a natural barrier against insects.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
Guests can select from three varieties when building their own box of either two or six sliders.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Douches has developed five new potato varieties for chips in the the last 15 years.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Caladiums, especially bicolor varieties with white or pink leaves, bring welcome color to part-shade containers.
—Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for varieties
Noun
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Buyers are increasingly hunting for lower price points to round out their assortments.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The company also described merchandising and inventory moves aimed at reenergizing its assortments.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Both types contain glucose and fructose.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The colony harbors two distinct types on the upper portion of the rachis.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For the elder millennials, the bittersweet spot was the medleys of older Kanye cuts released from 2004 to 2016 (think The College Dropout to The Life of Pablo).—
Adelle Platon,
VIBE.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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This 27-track collection features updated mixes of iconic live performances alongside new remixes and medleys of classic Elvis recordings.—
Bob Mehr,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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So the apples-to-apples comparison is between inflators of like kinds, whether that's internal battery or external.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Apr. 2026
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Logistics and connections of all kinds are tricky Down Under, so his assistance is particularly welcome.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2026
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Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The videos cluster into a few recognizable genres.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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With well over 100 acts from various genres at eight different stages, the bands serve as another way to make friends at the festival, which draws about 125,000 attendees per weekend.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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The collection includes a number of pieces designed by Ralph Lauren and Thom Browne, several of Keaton's original collages, and a copy of the original, untitled script for Annie Hall, which Keaton starred in opposite Woody Allen in 1977.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Taking place online from June 1 to 11, the Chapters of an Edited Life auction comprises over 150 lots, offering up books from Keaton’s library, her own photographs and collages, scripts from movies like Father of the Bride and The Godfather, plus handwritten letters from other Hollywood greats.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Typically paired with stark white—and often incorporated in the form of bold stripes or a chevron pattern—the combination lacks sophistication and looks outdated instead of fun and fresh.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Apr. 2026
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On Easter Sunday, Shamar Elkins posed for a photo with his seven children in their matching church outfits – most of the girls in white button-down sweaters with pink stripes, the boys in sky blue polos.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Varieties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varieties. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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