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as in diversity
the quality or state of being composed of many different elements or types
the sheer variety of the city's ethnic restaurants was dazzling
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as in assortment
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
every kitchen has a drawer crammed with a variety of things for which there just doesn't seem to be any other place
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as in type
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
I prefer movies of the horror variety
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Recent Examples of variety
Multi-generational families traveling together and looking for a bit more space can book a variety of larger accommodations that sleep up to 12.
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Margaux Lushing, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
This is especially important in light of a variety of concerning trends that are picking up pace.
—Jim Pauley, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
These disposable melamine sponges work well for cleaning a variety of items, but they shouldn't be used on everything.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025
With the results of this simulation capability, farmers would be able to predict which specific plant varieties will perform best in their fields and quickly determine the best solutions when faced with challenges such as extreme weather.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
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Margaux Lushing, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
This is especially important in light of a variety of concerning trends that are picking up pace.
—Jim Pauley, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
These disposable melamine sponges work well for cleaning a variety of items, but they shouldn't be used on everything.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025
With the results of this simulation capability, farmers would be able to predict which specific plant varieties will perform best in their fields and quickly determine the best solutions when faced with challenges such as extreme weather.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variety
Noun
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Francis consistently reaffirmed the importance of diversity, dismissing the idea that nationality or geography should determine a person's standing within the Catholic Church.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
9 May 2025
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By this time, anti-woke sentiment had infected the mainstream and interest in showy egalitarianism and visible diversity was noticeably lower.—
Rachel Corbett,
Vulture,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Miss Nellie's is a lovely vibe post-show, and have a wonderful assortment of cocktails and mocktails.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Before King, Summer was portrayed by Lindsay Bushman, Samantha Bailey, and an assortment of twin child actors, including Elara and Rhea Kerwin, and Bianca and Chiara D’Ambrosio.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
1 May 2025
Noun
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The halftime show featured a medley of songs from the record, featuring cameos from Shaboozey and Malone, and continued on to garner 27 million U.S. viewers on Netflix.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2025
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Recipes like grain bowls, lentil salads or roasted vegetable medleys are now staples, easily adapted to satisfy various dietary restrictions.—
Food Drink Life,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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However, the dispute between Lage and Textor, a first of its kind, will hinge on whether such promises are enforceable.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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The church received a grant from the Valley Foundation to acquire the instrument, which is the only one of its kind at a South Bay venue.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2025
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Baker also leads the orchestra, which sounds grand — although the sound in the arts center’s Pugh Theater often left musicians, lead singers and chorus all at the same level, with actors speaking over all of it at the same time to create a sonic jumble.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Dallas starters were a little out of sorts, and Bueckers struggled to find the appropriate balance between hunting her shot and feeding her teammates.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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But Gen X—born somewhere between 1965 and 1980—has been largely forgotten about (although even saying that has become a cliché of sorts).—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Seashells in My Mother’s Garden and The Giant Boulder Rolling Down, featuring eight large-scale paintings and three intricate collage works on paper, is on view through May 31.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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And while the notion that Lennon and Ono came to understand America through its television programming is provocative, too frequently the collage of grim news and glib ads leans toward the tritely ironic.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The subtle stripe keeps the print from leaning too floral, and Resor ran the pattern vertically to highlight the stripe.—
Allison Duncan,
Vogue,
8 May 2025
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Demi Moore Demi Moore wore an inventive Thom Browne gown that featured an oversized stripe.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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“Variety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variety. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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