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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
Craft and Hobby Supplies Crafts and hobbies often include a variety of small items, which can be hard to keep organized without labels.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
For instance, some varieties have added salt, sugars, or other flavorings.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
The launch date for a mission known as Artemis 2, the second spaceflight under the multibillion-dollar program, has been in flux in recent days due to a variety of unforeseen circumstances.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Streicher impressed with an ability to manage a variety of tasks as a student assistant for Withers, who was the Buckeyes' co-defensive coordinator.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
For instance, some varieties have added salt, sugars, or other flavorings.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
The launch date for a mission known as Artemis 2, the second spaceflight under the multibillion-dollar program, has been in flux in recent days due to a variety of unforeseen circumstances.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Streicher impressed with an ability to manage a variety of tasks as a student assistant for Withers, who was the Buckeyes' co-defensive coordinator.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variety
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The state's constitution was revised in 2022, when Democratic lawmakers voted to adopt the Equal Rights Amendment, which added gender identity to its list of diversity classifications that are protected under state law.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Coming off the most fruitless hiring cycle in terms of diversity the league has experienced in years, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell offered few solutions when asked about the matter at his annual state of the league Super Bowl news conference on Monday.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Who’s Next trade show continued to spread its wings, leaning further into demand for broader assortments as retailers seek opportunities to up the lifestyle quotient in stores and cultivate a community vibe that brings consumers back time after time.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
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In states like Florida that have robust school-choice programs, funding is beginning to follow students to a much wider assortment of learning environments.—
Kerry McDonald,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The medley for winter-weary Americans has included everything from aching backs from shoveling to sore throats to frozen noses.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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That year, while the Dallas Cowboys were busy blowing out the Buffalo Bills, Michael Jackson performed a medley of hits.—
Randall Williams,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The installation also offers a curation of Hearst’s fine jewelry collection and an assortment of the handbag collection, specifically the Nina, the Demi, the Diana and the Leonora, including one-of-a-kind exclusive handbag pieces.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Each brought two kinds, a plain butter croissant and a signature creation of their own choosing.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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The result also spotlights conference championships’ awkward fit in the current system, particularly given the fact that conference expansion has led to jumbles atop each league’s standings.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 Dec. 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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Does the sheer frequency with which this is happening suggest that ignoring court orders has become an ICE policy of sorts?—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2026
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Huffman and Wambsganss largely treated the first election as a Republican primary of sort, where the two GOP candidates engaged in a heated race.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Feb. 2026
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The show features 52 images from the museum’s collection dating from 1860 to 1940, all of which were devised using collage or montage.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Roseman had arranged the personnel of the NFL’s top four teams along his wall in a collage intended for comparison.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The upper sat on an oversize block platform wrapped in alternating black-and-white horizontal stripes, while a thin, high heel dropped straight from the back of the shoe to the floor.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
7 Feb. 2026
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This gives circular designs a dimensional swirling effect, but what about linear designs and stripes?—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Variety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variety. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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