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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
There are cruise lines for the party-goers, at a variety of price points.
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Scott Laird,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
For other varieties of tea, such as green tea, 5-7 hours will be sufficient.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
There are also a number of lakes, ponds and major rivers that are great for catching a variety of fish.
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Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
Since the proposal was announced in October, Google co-founder Sergey Brin has donated $82 million to a political committee called Building a Better California that backs a variety of initiatives designed to blunt the billionaire tax proposal.
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Sophie Austin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for variety
Scott Laird,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
For other varieties of tea, such as green tea, 5-7 hours will be sufficient.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
There are also a number of lakes, ponds and major rivers that are great for catching a variety of fish.
—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
Since the proposal was announced in October, Google co-founder Sergey Brin has donated $82 million to a political committee called Building a Better California that backs a variety of initiatives designed to blunt the billionaire tax proposal.
—
Sophie Austin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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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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This one-of-a-kind woman heads the collection founded in its day by Emile Hermès (1871–1951)—an extraordinary cabinet of curiosities whose doors are occasionally opened to a select few on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
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Earlier this year, Moderna’s data was at the center of a highly unusual public dispute as a then-top FDA official blocked the company’s application for its first-of-its-kind shot.
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Purple cabbage, carrots, and cilantro create a colorful, flavorful medley dressed with olive oil, rice vinegar, lime juice, and a little sugar.
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Throughout the night, Swift and Kelce danced to tribute performances for and by the musician’s fellow inductees, including a medley of hits performed by John Fogerty and his sons Shane and Tyler.
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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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This button-down is available in two shades of blue, black, white, and blue-and-white stripes — all easy-to-wear neutrals.
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Candidates from every political stripe have done it, including in 1996, when future President Barack Obama successfully challenged all his opponents in a state Senate primary.
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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 27 Jun. 2026.
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