VARIOUSLY Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

variously

adverb

Definition of variously

as in diversely

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as in irregularly

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Recent Examples of variously This was competitors at each other’s throats – sure, literally so is a bit much – and variously penalized for it. — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 2 July 2026 In Homer’s Odyssey divine intervention powers Odysseus’s picaresque adventures, variously enabling and impeding his progress home to Ithaca after the Trojan War. — Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 June 2026 Barack and Michelle Obama are among the producers for the show, which variously features Jerry Seinfeld, Susie Essman, Jon Hamm, Isla Fisher, and Jane Krakowski, among others as guest stars. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 11 June 2026 Competing tales about the origins of kugelhopf variously feature the three magi, battles at the gates of Vienna and a teenaged Marie Antoinette. — Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for variously

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Adverb

My goal for the latter part of the year is to read more diversely by publisher.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
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

Definition of diversely

Adverb

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
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

Definition of irregularly

Adverb

The new couple—who were first linked after reportedly meeting at Tribeca Film Festival—have been spotted sporadically over the last few months.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Aug. 2026
My 21-year-old child responds only sporadically to texts and phone calls, going days to weeks without a response.

— Sahaj Kaur Kohli, Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of sporadically

Adverb

While Galliano attends only infrequently, his creations are well worn by celebrity guests of the event, including famously by Princess Diana.

— Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Consumers may purchase premium equipment with ambitious intentions, only to use it infrequently if setup, storage or transportation becomes burdensome.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of infrequently

Adverb

While the group is nominally focused on promoting the relationship between the United States and Israel, its advertising focus seldom mentions Israel.

— Philip Elliott, Time, 5 Aug. 2026
In a town that seldom sees both MLB teams contending at the same time, the Sox and Cubs have made this one of the more memorable summers in years.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of seldom

Adverb

Creditors rarely challenge such plans because most disputes are resolved earlier.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Carrington was assessed a flagrant 2 foul and ejected from the game, a rare correct call from the league's officials, then took it upon herself to demonstrate beautifully why the WNBA is rarely taken seriously.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026

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