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Etymology and conceptual evolution The origin of the term omertà has been variously interpreted.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026
Mitchell’s music variously evokes gospel, blues, working songs and the ravings of a rabid cult.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Kaser’s voice, less reliant on effects than on Hex Dealer, contorts into tones variously resembling Danny Brown and Gilla Band’s Dara Kiely.
—Alastair Shuttleworth, Pitchfork, 2 May 2026
In their new job, they will be tasked working collaboratively to develop exhibitions that will variously complement and inspire the institution’s public programming and the performing arts events for which it is known.
—News Desk, Artforum, 1 May 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026
Mitchell’s music variously evokes gospel, blues, working songs and the ravings of a rabid cult.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Kaser’s voice, less reliant on effects than on Hex Dealer, contorts into tones variously resembling Danny Brown and Gilla Band’s Dara Kiely.
—Alastair Shuttleworth, Pitchfork, 2 May 2026
In their new job, they will be tasked working collaboratively to develop exhibitions that will variously complement and inspire the institution’s public programming and the performing arts events for which it is known.
—News Desk, Artforum, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variously
Adverb
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My goal for the latter part of the year is to read more diversely by publisher.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Pickup Soccer Kansas City, or Soccer KC, provides adults with a group with which to enjoy the game diversely.—
Zuri Primos
June 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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Someone who gets hives or has gastrointestinal distress irregularly might not identify their dinner as the trigger of the symptoms, or might assume food poisoning.—
Eva Flowe
May 29,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, meant that his heart was beating irregularly, which could lead to blood clots, stroke, or heart failure.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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The New Jersey native has worked sporadically, including a role in Lifetime’s A Country Christmas Harmony (2022), since easing back into show business.—
JP Mangalindan,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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Trendy items and playful color combos are fun sporadically, but the beauty mogul reminded us that sometimes simple is best.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
Adverb
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Mulch, water deeply and infrequently, and use shade cloth or windbreaks during extreme heat.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2026
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The better option is to give your lawn a good drink more infrequently.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
Adverb
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Smith seldom goes back to Weatherford.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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Political memoirs are seldom very good.—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
Adverb
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Game Changer rarely has that problem.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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Mayor Vi Lyles, who plans to resign as soon as an appointment is made, rarely intervenes when discussion goes awry and often loses track of motions.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
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“Variously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variously. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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