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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
The Hollywood Reporter’s nominations highlight the breadth and variety of its work across multiple media platforms.
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Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
Native to Texas and Mexico, autumn sage tolerates heat and drought but also adapts to a variety of growing conditions.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
Most standard-sized fruit trees should be spaced about 20 to 25 feet away from each other and homes, but dwarf varieties can be planted closer together.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
At the very end of the movie, Bigelow captures a variety of government officials funneling into Raven Rock Mountain Complex, otherwise known as Site R, a military installation with an underground nuclear bunker near Blue Ridge, Pa.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
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Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
Native to Texas and Mexico, autumn sage tolerates heat and drought but also adapts to a variety of growing conditions.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
Most standard-sized fruit trees should be spaced about 20 to 25 feet away from each other and homes, but dwarf varieties can be planted closer together.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
At the very end of the movie, Bigelow captures a variety of government officials funneling into Raven Rock Mountain Complex, otherwise known as Site R, a military installation with an underground nuclear bunker near Blue Ridge, Pa.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variety
Noun
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The project will identify achievements and limitations in diversity data collection and provide recommendations and actionable insights to inform best practices.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
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And the same behaviors and structures that have held back board diversity elsewhere apply in AI.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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November brings with it a stacked assortment of theatrical releases.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Kardashian styled her outfit similarly to how Campbell's fashion show look, accessorizing with a black shawl, an assortment of silver statement necklaces and black leather boots.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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To open the big anniversary show, McEntire performed a decade-spanning medley, saluting one Song of the Year winner from each of the past six decades.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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More than half are nurses, and the rest are a medley of employees who each occupy a special niche in the hospital.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Oct. 2025
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The study, the first of its kind locally, was conducted by Sojourner Family Peace Center in Milwaukee, the state's largest advocacy organization for victims of domestic violence.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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No one likes to see streaking of any kind.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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Ray’s most chaotic photograms—jumbles that push out of the frame or look like time bombs ready to explode—find echoes in his films, projected on the back walls, a show in themselves.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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In jumbles of old stones that, to me, are barely legible as the remains of buildings, Cocon López could see the entire timeline of old Aké and how later people interacted with and repurposed what came before.—
Lizzie Wade,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The entire city of New York — Jets and Giants combined — has totaled 76 wins of any sort since 2018.—
Sam McDowell
October 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
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The video then shows scenes of adult Glinda — played by Ariana Grande — embracing her new role as Glinda the Good, serving as a spokes-witch of sorts for The Wizard of Oz and his agenda.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
23 Oct. 2025
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Behind the scenes, Meta AI analyzes photo details, like lighting, people and events, to group similar moments and create polished collage layouts automatically.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Maybe create a collage at some point.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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The flannel and cashmere blends versions for the chillier seasons that maintain a softer finish in the Prince of Wales, stripes, herringbone and micro design color hues.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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While Harrison opted for the red stripe set, the midnight foulard was a close second.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Variety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variety. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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