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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
Its brunch menu features a variety of fun bites, sides and mains, such as Avocado Toast Flights; Wake and Gravy Poutine; and the Trenton Porkroll Benny made with two poached eggs, cracked pepper and melted cheddar over potato pancakes.
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Usa Today Network, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
However, a lack of variety may lead to nutrient gaps if your meal isn’t well-balanced across food groups.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 17 Apr. 2026
On Reddit, travelers shared a variety of experiences, with some reporting significant savings and others saying the difference was minimal.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers – and taste buds.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Usa Today Network, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
However, a lack of variety may lead to nutrient gaps if your meal isn’t well-balanced across food groups.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 17 Apr. 2026
On Reddit, travelers shared a variety of experiences, with some reporting significant savings and others saying the difference was minimal.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers – and taste buds.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variety
Noun
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As the former Senior Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, North America at Warner Bros, Horne has established herself in the industry as a champion of diversity, elevating underrepresented voices.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2026
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Fitterling, who is widely recognized as one of the few openly gay CEOs of a Fortune 500 company, also won praise for pushing Dow toward greater openness on LGBTQ+ inclusion and diversity.—
Ruth Umoh,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Choose from a big assortment of polish, gift sets, treatments and polish for kids.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Compared to the online assortment, which offers greater breadth, the in-store edit is intentionally tighter and more curated.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Following that, Jennifer Hudson, who starred with Murphy in Dreamgirls (for which Murphy was nominated for an Academy Award), sang a medley of songs from the musical.—
John Ross,
Vanity Fair,
19 Apr. 2026
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Joy Randolph and Jennifer Hudson (who performed a medley of songs from Dreamgirls).—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Apr. 2026
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The kind that organizations get judged on long after the applause fades.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Some fans may rush to hear that first-of-its-kind collaboration first when the album comes out May 29.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
17 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
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The move represented a homecoming of sorts for Rivers, who played at Marquette before his 13-year NBA playing career.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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But Jensen did damage of a different sort Sunday.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Many works appear to be collages, but on close inspection turn out to be flat oil on canvas depictions of pop and cultural artifacts.—
Penny E Schwartz,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
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In the petition filing, Buckingham wrote that Dick had loitered around his and his family members’ homes, called repeatedly and left threatening voicemails, and taped a photo collage of herself and Buckingham to his mailbox.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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Vintage sofas reupholstered in different prints and pillows of vintage textiles, including plaid, gingham, stripe, floral, suzani, chinoiserie, and Tela’s sheer piña fabric, collide in a spirited mix.—
Alyssa Bird,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2026
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Overall Just like Holmes’ pair, these jeans have contrasting side stripes for a modern touch.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Variety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variety. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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