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 Su’s parents played a variety of music in their home, exposing her early to different genres. — Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2026 To counter this, vendors are using a variety of tools, Huang said. — Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 In Gemini, the red planet wants variety and options, which can be equally exciting and inconsistent. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 But the sweeping prohibition covers a wide variety of robots manufactured anywhere abroad, including the newest robot vacuum cleaners. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 29 July 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
  • It is particularly aimed at improving diversity in the sector through targeting young people from lower socio-economic backgrounds, female and non-binary individuals and those from ethnic minorities.
    — Roger Trapp, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • But African populations carry more diverse segments and some that are distinct, a consequence of some of the diversity that was lost when only a fraction of the total population expanded into Eurasia.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026
Definition of diversity
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  • Petsense offers pet toys and food, grooming supplies, and a small assortment of rodents, reptiles, and fish.
    — Gabe Hauari, Florida Times-Union, 30 July 2026
  • Colored denim has become an important complement to core denim assortments, and brands and consumers are gravitating toward effortless soft and sun-washed tones.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
Definition of assortment
Noun
  • The kind who drive across town for the right crust and aren't afraid to wait for it.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • Berto Industria Tessile, which specializes in premium denim for fashion, accessories and furniture and has a bespoke arm for one-of-a-kind fabrics, has played a key role in adapting the fiber for use in denim.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
Definition of kind
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Virgo season starts on August 22, which means the end of the month will be focused more on a sort-of quiet luxury approach to life rather than being loud and in the spotlight.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Alternatively, take in views of a different sort on the islands of Møn and Nyord, both of which have achieved Dark Sky Park designation; at nighttime, their unpolluted skies light up with stars.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 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 quick-dry foam cushions are made of Sunbrella 100% acrylic fabric and have a taupe stripe.
    — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Cops were looking for two people who fled the scene, one of whom wore a black tracksuit with a stripe on the pants.
    — John Annese, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026
Definition of stripe
Noun
  • There’s also a collage and a striking large assemblage by Louise Nevelson.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 30 July 2026
  • Now that their next tour is in full swing, TikTok, Pinterest, and Instagram are already teeming with concert outfit inspiration through collage photos and videos.
    — Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 29 July 2026
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