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as in diversity
the quality or state of being composed of many different elements or types
the sheer variety of the city's ethnic restaurants was dazzling
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as in assortment
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 type
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 variety
It’s reported that guests will see a variety of animals, a farm fertility center, a biodiverse orchard and wildlife ponds, with a focus on education.
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Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Critics argued that religious stories should not be explicitly taught in public schools attended by students with a variety of different religious beliefs.
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Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Here's what research says about whether peanut butter is good for you, along with tips for selecting the healthiest variety.
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Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
1 July 2026
The variety is impressive, with a mix of options that are polished and playful.
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Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for variety
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Critics argued that religious stories should not be explicitly taught in public schools attended by students with a variety of different religious beliefs.
—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Here's what research says about whether peanut butter is good for you, along with tips for selecting the healthiest variety.
—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
1 July 2026
The variety is impressive, with a mix of options that are polished and playful.
—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for variety
Recent Examples of Synonyms for variety
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That diversity is reflected in the various mediums seen throughout the show, from painting and photography to three-dimensional artworks.
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The creative duo came into the podcast studio to discuss their stunning collaboration in the Summer 2026 issue—a sprawling portrait both of modern Texan life and, more broadly, of American diversity, 250 years into the nation’s history.
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The compact assortment amps up the contemporary style that Wong specializes in.
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Offering trend-forward styles for both men and women, this assortment includes year-round favorites designed for all-day comfort.
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Peter Gendelman, a Caesarea region expert from the IAA, said the discovery was the first of its kind in roughly three decades.
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Lands’ statement gives no indication of how NPS officials concluded the liner was cut using a knife of some kind.
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D’Angelo’s children introduced the medley, which was set against a backdrop of floor to ceiling windows looking out on a starry sky.
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Outside of starring in the indie film Bailiwick and landing a small role on the popular TV show Empire, Jade returned to the Drag Race stage on the season 10 finale to perform a medley of RuPaul's signature hits alongside All Stars 4 contestant Mo Heart.
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In fact, the NFLPA filed an amicus brief effectively against Clarett, portraying him as an interloper of sorts.
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At the time, the Bucks decided to spend that time as a fact-finding mission of sorts before pushing the negotiations into the summer.
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Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.
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Think ostrich feather chandeliers, dining nooks flanked with red velvet curtains, and stripes everywhere.
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The Continental brigantine Andrew Doria arrived carrying a copy of the Declaration of Independence and flying the Continental Colors – the predecessor of the stars and stripes.
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New designs are layered on top of old, creating accidental collages between eras.
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The momager, 70, marked the holiday on Sunday, June 21, by sharing a sweet photo collage featuring all the father figures in her life.
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“Variety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variety. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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