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as in diversely
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as in irregularly
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Recent Examples of variously
Life and dynamism were major themes for Shapiro, whose massive, blocky kinetic sculptures variously conjured human figures dancing, striding, tumbling, and jumping.
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News Desk, Artforum, 18 June 2025
While nature was variously defined by different anarchists, most agreed that human nature ought to guide civilization and that human beings are basically good, intrinsically capable of harmony.
—Ben Woollard, JSTOR Daily, 18 June 2025
What a concept: Antonin is surrounded by women who, variously, dote on, work alongside, mercilessly rib, and/or sleep with him.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 11 June 2025
He was variously depicted as both a strict disciplinarian and also an emotionally intelligent father figure to the players.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 1 June 2025
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News Desk, Artforum, 18 June 2025
While nature was variously defined by different anarchists, most agreed that human nature ought to guide civilization and that human beings are basically good, intrinsically capable of harmony.
—Ben Woollard, JSTOR Daily, 18 June 2025
What a concept: Antonin is surrounded by women who, variously, dote on, work alongside, mercilessly rib, and/or sleep with him.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 11 June 2025
He was variously depicted as both a strict disciplinarian and also an emotionally intelligent father figure to the players.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variously
Adverb
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Defender Phil Jones, who worked sporadically as a coach with United’s under-18s for free for 18 months, is set to leave to pursue a senior assistant role at another club.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
3 July 2025
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While the mustachioed plumber and his brother became the face of the brand, Donkey Kong appears more sporadically — wavering occasionally between a hero and villain — and doesn’t even have a consistent lore.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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Very seldom do any two companies share a vision and culture.—
Ashutosh Labroo,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The man was gifted, gracious, often generous and seldom mean-spirited.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
10 July 2025
Adverb
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That first impulse to vent or demand immediate action is rarely your friend.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Roller coasters and senior citizens are rarely a good match.—
Marianne Pizzitola,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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“Variously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variously. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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