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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 bars come in a few varieties, spanning from original with just one ingredient (JSP of course) to black sesame protein cookie, which has 10 grams of plant protein from pea protein.
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026
Select from six varieties of native milkweed species sold by the flat, half flat, in a combo bag, or in a six-pack, or choose from a mixture of native plants.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Your Background Matters Less Than Your Attitude People come to Stowe Mountain SAR with a variety of professional backgrounds, Clymer said.
—Jayme Moye, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
Experts recommend eating a variety of whole grains, such as quinoa, teff, brown rice, and sorghum.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 27 Feb. 2026
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026
Select from six varieties of native milkweed species sold by the flat, half flat, in a combo bag, or in a six-pack, or choose from a mixture of native plants.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Your Background Matters Less Than Your Attitude People come to Stowe Mountain SAR with a variety of professional backgrounds, Clymer said.
—Jayme Moye, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
Experts recommend eating a variety of whole grains, such as quinoa, teff, brown rice, and sorghum.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variety
Noun
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The diversity of influences continued throughout the record and the performances on Monday.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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According to Shapiro, probiotic foods—many of which also contain protein or fiber too—have the potential to improve digestion, reduce bloating, support immune health by strengthening gut barrier function, and promote microbial diversity.—
Michele Ross,
SELF,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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While rigid denim remains a strong category, brands are growing their assortment of stretch velvet and corduroy.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Feb. 2026
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Find an assortment of French manicure designs to welcome the start of spring, below.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
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After each screening, coordinators put together literacy kits, a medley of tools and activities for at-home practice.—
MAKIYA SEMINERA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Nearby, Tavi brings modern Levantine flavors to downtown, where every dish, like the fried-chicken hummus, is a medley of elements.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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The family is covering the basic cost of testing materials, but the time spent analyzing the soil has been offered in kind.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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While learning a new skill of any kind is crucial for improving cognitive health, this particular study argues that these birding skills are particularly helpful to the brain due to their complexity.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 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 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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Magnets, optical screens powered by AI, and other machinery sort aluminum, tin, fibers, cardboard, plastics, and other recyclables before balers pack together each class of items.—
Megan Vaz,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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Negotiations of all sorts begin and end in Indianapolis this time of year.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Graphic elements and animation lend a kinetic collage effect, and demo recordings, outtakes and recording-studio discussions enrich the aural experience.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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Featuring a series of images and collages commissioned for the inaugural edition of Chanel’s Arts & Culture Magazine, the exhibition will run till April 16.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Bobcats struggled to do both against the Mountaineers, going 9 of 15 from the charity stripe and losing the battle on the glass 42-28.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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Feldman finished 15-for-17 at the free throw stripe for Marshfield, while Padden (16 points) and Luke Richardson (13 points) added clutch buckets all night.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Variety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variety. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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