variety

noun

və-ˈrī-ə-tē How to pronounce variety (audio)
Definition of varietynext
1
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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2
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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3
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 The weather changes also affect overall quality, especially for the Musang King variety, which is sensitive to weather conditions, said Lim Chin Khee, an adviser to the Durian Academy, which trains durian growers in Malaysia. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 This 12-count variety pack features apple, apple-strawberry, and apple-banana sauces made with real fruit and no high fructose corn syrup. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026 Jean Nouvel’s modern architectural masterpiece boasts a variety of dining experiences with spectacular views of the sea and the Abu Dhabi skyline. — Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026 While people can submit a variety of items, many have chosen to write about their lives today. — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for variety
Recent Examples of Synonyms for variety
  1. diversity
  2. assortment
  3. kind
  4. medley
  5. sort
  6. jumble
  7. stripe
  8. collage
Noun
  • The Caribbean is a region almost purpose-built for cruising—closely set islands that offer immense diversity in culture and history, each with their own siren lure.
    — Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026
  • English and Swahili are widely used in worship, alongside numerous indigenous languages, reflecting the linguistic and cultural diversity of the church’s membership.
    — Stephanie TriplettAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of diversity
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  • Belk Market sells an assortment of brands in men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, as well as shoes, handbags, accessories, home décor and fine jewelry, with frequent merchandise rotation, according to the company’s website.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Lifeguards have to pass an assortment of strength, agility, speed and first aid exams.
    — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of assortment
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  • In 2022, 36 people were killed, 24 of them children, in a massacre at a childcare center in the northeast, believed to be the country’s deadliest incident of its kind.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Although the theme of the original scam message used in the WhatsApp attack will vary, it will always be related to an online voting request for a contest of some kind.
    — Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of kind
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  • The party took an old-school turn when Charlie Wilson treated fans to a medley of solo hits and Gap Band classics.
    — Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 July 2026
  • First, Christmas carolers came out and performed a medley to cultivate a Yuletide spirit on a balmy 80-degree afternoon.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 23 July 2026
Definition of medley
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  • Despite trying to break glass, rip through the foundation, and forcibly remove the door, something of the supernatural or at least thoroughly inhuman sort is keeping them inside.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
  • All vendors at the event were required to hand out school supplies of some sort, Hobart Police Chief Garrett Ciszewski said.
    — Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of sort
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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
  • Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Definition of jumble
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  • The fish itself is shiny silver with vertical yellow stripes, so Sinot applied a shimmery silver shadow to Larsson's lids and added a bright canary yellow color to her inner corners and under her lower lashline.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Aug. 2026
  • If solid polish isn’t your style, add a few layered stripes to the mix.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of stripe
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  • Workshops focused on crafts, collage, sewing and press-on nails can be found inside the Casselberry Art House along with a DJ booth spinning vinyl records.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The experimental projections, generated from archival Wagner imagery and historical scenes including late former Chancellor Helmut Kohl and the 9/11 attacks, formed a swirling collage that left many spectators puzzled and restless.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
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