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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 first unexpectedly giant shoe, measuring 32cm, was reported in the Magna Dig Diary on May 21, and many more ancient shoes were subsequently unearthed, including those of the larger variety.
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
Look for items in that color across a variety of shades and textures, and bring in a couple of neutrals or accent hues to make the room feel more natural and livable.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
Squatters may move into a property for a variety of reasons, such as to find shelter, to avoid paying rent or to claim ownership of the property.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
There are a variety of ways to accomplish this, even if the market won’t bear a first-round pick in exchange for Sherwood straight up.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
Look for items in that color across a variety of shades and textures, and bring in a couple of neutrals or accent hues to make the room feel more natural and livable.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
Squatters may move into a property for a variety of reasons, such as to find shelter, to avoid paying rent or to claim ownership of the property.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
There are a variety of ways to accomplish this, even if the market won’t bear a first-round pick in exchange for Sherwood straight up.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variety
Noun
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In another example of the cultural diversity found in his work, his Revolutionary War paintings make a point of including Black regiments when applicable.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
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Here’s my short list of the best diversity stories of the past year published in The Star.—
Mara Williams,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As Spring told Fortune, Macy’s recent success—including its best quarter for sales growth in three years—is thanks to a playbook focused on less store clutter, a more focused assortment of products and brands, and more staffing in key departments such as women’s shoes and dresses.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Passive funds are attractive because, with their investment fees typically running ~80% lower than active funds, they’re viewed as a cheaper way to own a diverse assortment of stocks.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
7 Nov. 2025
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After applauding the win, Murphy didn’t stay to watch Hudson win her category (Best Supporting Actress) or to enjoy his costars’ medley of the film’s three Best Original Song nominees, resulting in speculation he was angered by his loss.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
3 Jan. 2026
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Here's where to base yourself while discovering Portugal's vast medley of landscapes.—
Deanna Romano,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Jan. 2026
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Two identical spacecraft will orbit in formation to provide a first-of-its-kind 3D view of Mars' magnetosphere and upper atmosphere.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Vacheron Constantin, for example, embarked on an ambitious project to fully remake its original American 1921 watch using the tools and techniques from the era in a one-of-a-kind piece.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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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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In the days following the Ole Miss game, Harmon didn't appear to be out of sorts.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Later on, a smaller group of us from the ship recalled feeling absolutely out of sorts as we were guided into a large communal space, stripped out of our robes, and each scrubbed and bathed on top of our own warmed marble slabs.—
Madison Flager,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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To attract fashion users, Pinterest launched its collage functionality in late 2023, allowing users to pull together outfits from different pins and mood boards, which was a game-changer in both grabbing Gen Z’s attention and training Pinterest’s AI using human taste and curation.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
5 Jan. 2026
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Thomas McKean is a New York City artist known for his elaborate MetroCard collages and sculptures.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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They can easily be transitioned from lounging at home to a street-ready outfit or casual traveling, as the stripes can be mixed and matched with a wide range of tops like blazers, denim jackets, and simple tees—all without looking sloppy.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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Against Orlando, the Wizards shot 31 for 33, marking a season-high in makes from the charity stripe.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Variety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variety. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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