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
  • Meanwhile, the university faced scrutiny from the federal government on its research funding and diversity initiatives.
    — Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026
  • This is despite the City of London’s socio-economic diversity taskforce setting a target for half of senior leaders to come from working-class or non-professional backgrounds by 2030.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of diversity
Noun
  • For this leaner, meaner Deafheaven, stylistic variety takes a backseat to speed and chaos, and when properly executed, subtle melodic or rhythmic tweaks wield the heft of the more tectonic transitions in the band’s defining songs.
    — Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Fans of pro and college sports can access networks like FS1 and ESPN with a variety of DIRECTV packages.
    — Christopher Murray OutKick FOX News has been compensated for, and may earn a commission, if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom., FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
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“Variousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variousness. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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