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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
Hummingbirds adore the red varieties, while native bees and butterflies are always buzzing about the blooms.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
In those texts, there have been many remembrances of his generosity of spirit, and not just of the monetary variety.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The conflict over Huawei’s most advanced chips serves as a reality check that despite the positive words shared by US and Chinese negotiators last week, there are still sharp differences between the two sides on a variety of subjects that may be difficult to bridge.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
Next door is Mochi Donuts, which sells their namesake sweet treats — huge connected circles of dough balls in a variety of flavors — as well as bubble tea.
—Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 21 May 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
In those texts, there have been many remembrances of his generosity of spirit, and not just of the monetary variety.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The conflict over Huawei’s most advanced chips serves as a reality check that despite the positive words shared by US and Chinese negotiators last week, there are still sharp differences between the two sides on a variety of subjects that may be difficult to bridge.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
Next door is Mochi Donuts, which sells their namesake sweet treats — huge connected circles of dough balls in a variety of flavors — as well as bubble tea.
—Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variety
Noun
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Target had been a champion of diversity initiatives and LGBTQ rights.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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Their mental health campaign encourages employees to share stories that promote diversity, empathy and mental health.—
Nicole Dunn,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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The area initially comprised an assortment of restaurants and shops that visitors passed through to get to the exit.—
Christopher Clark,
The Dial,
13 May 2025
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The 2025 Pride Collection features an assortment of accessories and apparel from glittering platform heels to color-rich handbags and statement jewelry all reflecting Johnson’s signature style and support to inclusivity.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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But at the foot of the stage, the artists, including Ms. Sherald and Jordan Casteel, sang along with the group’s three-song medley, word for word.—
Sandra E. Garcia,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Current section record holders from Torrey Pines include Mia Kragh (girls 100-yard butterfly) and Logan Noguchi (boys 200 IM, 100 fly and 100 back) as well as two girls relays (200 and 400 free) and two boys relays (200 medley and 400 free).—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2025
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While a return to European competition of any kind would be something to heartily celebrate, playing in the third-tier Conference League’s qualifying rounds would somehow still feel like scant reward for a season that promised even more for so long.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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The new program at La Jolla High is believed to be the first of its kind in SDUSD’s La Jolla Cluster of schools.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2025
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Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2025
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Baker also leads the orchestra, which sounds grand — although the sound in the arts center’s Pugh Theater often left musicians, lead singers and chorus all at the same level, with actors speaking over all of it at the same time to create a sonic jumble.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
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These perks are unlocked through the Requisitions menu, which acts as a battle pass of sorts.—
Jason Fanelli,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2025
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Dale also appears to be wearing virtual reality headset of sorts.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Other approaches include showing a collage of identities or reflecting diversity across the persona set.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Its concerns, ironically, feel far too logistical for a figure whose cold calculations disguised a more vivid and monstrously human collage.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
20 May 2025
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The yellow-green trout featured a red stripe on its side and a white underbelly.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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Video clips posted online depict Babbitt, wearing a stars and stripes backpack and a Trump flag draped around her neck, stepping up and beginning to go through the waist-high opening of an area of the Capitol known as the Speaker’s Lobby when a gunshot is heard.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2025
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“Variety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variety. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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