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variousness

noun

Definition of variousnessnext
as in diversity
the quality or state of being composed of many different elements or types the outfits that he wears are always interesting for their variousness and unpredictability

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  1. diversity
  2. variety
Noun
  • Scarcity of vacant land on the campus for all that housing has added to the diversity of opinion on Building 13.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The pool of journalists who took that protective journey with him reflected the very racial and gender diversity that the current president spurns today.
    — Sonya Ross For The Atlanta Journal-Contitution, AJC.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of diversity
Noun
  • Santoku knives are great for a large variety of tasks, and are often prized for their daily use for things like slicing cheese, cutting an apple, breaking down an onion, or chopping herbs.
    — Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Studies also show that drinking tea or coffee provides a bunch of health benefits, including a potential reduction in the risk of a variety of cancers.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of variety
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“Variousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variousness. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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