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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
It’s reported that guests will see a variety of animals, a farm fertility center, a biodiverse orchard and wildlife ponds, with a focus on education.
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Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Critics argued that religious stories should not be explicitly taught in public schools attended by students with a variety of different religious beliefs.
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Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Here's what research says about whether peanut butter is good for you, along with tips for selecting the healthiest variety.
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Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
1 July 2026
The variety is impressive, with a mix of options that are polished and playful.
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Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for variety
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Critics argued that religious stories should not be explicitly taught in public schools attended by students with a variety of different religious beliefs.
—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Here's what research says about whether peanut butter is good for you, along with tips for selecting the healthiest variety.
—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
1 July 2026
The variety is impressive, with a mix of options that are polished and playful.
—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for variety
Recent Examples of Synonyms for variety
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Throughout the night, the hosts will welcome special guests, including cultural icons and everyday Americans whose stories reflect the country's history and diversity.
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Any event that brings people together in a community with diversity is needed.
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Complete your sleep sanctuary with cozy body pillows, laundry essentials, and a wide assortment of colors and styles.
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Pinned to their random assortment of hats were scrawled, handmade signs proclaiming liberty or death.
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Fans will appreciate the one-of-a-kind decor and furnishings, including original seats from the ballpark, an authentic scoreboard and a coffee table signed by Red Sox players.
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Lands’ statement gave no indication of how park officials concluded the liner was cut using a knife of some kind.
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And for more of a medley, consider three different colorways to line a midcentury-modern lap pool.
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D’Angelo’s children introduced the medley, which was set against a backdrop of floor to ceiling windows looking out on a starry sky.
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To be sure, some economists said the June numbers seem out of sort.
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He is not allowed to access weapons of any sort or contact the remaining victim.
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Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.
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Think ostrich feather chandeliers, dining nooks flanked with red velvet curtains, and stripes everywhere.
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The Continental brigantine Andrew Doria arrived carrying a copy of the Declaration of Independence and flying the Continental Colors – the predecessor of the stars and stripes.
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General interest in collage, crafting and pottery is also rising.
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The posts all linked to an official press release on the restaurant's website, which included a lengthy artist's statement that detailed how the large, rectangular collage came together.
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“Variety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variety. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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