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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
Artificial tears and lubricants, which are sold over the counter in a variety of brands, mimic your own tears and help rewet the eyes.
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Angela Haupt, Time, 21 July 2025
While discussing their favorite teammates, both Spencer and Edgar agreed that the duos shared a variety of dynamics.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 21 July 2025
Water sources, indigenous barley varieties, a hot climate, and seasonal changes resulting from the monsoon cycle contribute to the unique regional signatures.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Each three-pack is available in a variety of sizes, including small, medium, large, and more, and comes in more than four color options, too (although prices vary by style and size).
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
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Angela Haupt, Time, 21 July 2025
While discussing their favorite teammates, both Spencer and Edgar agreed that the duos shared a variety of dynamics.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 21 July 2025
Water sources, indigenous barley varieties, a hot climate, and seasonal changes resulting from the monsoon cycle contribute to the unique regional signatures.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Each three-pack is available in a variety of sizes, including small, medium, large, and more, and comes in more than four color options, too (although prices vary by style and size).
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variety
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The project proposes sweeping reforms to federal agencies, a rollback of progressive policies on climate, LGBTQ+ rights and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, along with an expansion of executive power through civil service restructuring.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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Target has also struggled with consumer boycotts following its decision on Jan. 24 to roll back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
18 July 2025
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Margin pressure, brand confusion and an inability to localize assortment finally led the American parent to divest its last 15% stake in March 2025, marking a full exit from Japan.—
Rebecca Takada,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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At one point in the video, the camera pans closer to Hayek Pinault to show off the assortment of gold chains across her body.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Orange Bliss: Bursting with a medley of orange flavors, complemented by smooth vanilla and marmalade-like notes from Amarillo hops.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
18 July 2025
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The release of the Cryptopsy medley is the latest addition to a month of ups and downs for Strings, who on Wednesday (July 16) received multiple nominations for the 2025 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards – including entertainer and album of the year.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
17 July 2025
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The festival is the largest of its kind in the United States and is sponsored by the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin.—
Jane Tyska,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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Allegiant does not tolerate disruptive behavior of any kind.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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In jumbles of old stones that, to me, are barely legible as the remains of buildings, Cocon López could see the entire timeline of old Aké and how later people interacted with and repurposed what came before.—
Lizzie Wade,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 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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For Shank Hall, the cameo is a full-circle moment of sorts.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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The cooling, noncommittal, lightly distressed sound of Swag is an answer of sorts.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
26 July 2025
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The exhibit features over 60 experimental works on paper, collage and mixed media from the 1940s to early 2000s, as well as pieces inspired by the Caribbean and Hamptons landscapes that informed the abstract expressionist painter’s brilliant brushwork.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2025
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Other images in the issue include a white shell-like tray with gold interiors that holds an array of pearls with a bottle of Chanel No. 5 and a colored seashell, and a collage of lion prints, which is a subtle hint to the founder’s zodiac sign.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
23 June 2025
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The show also featured a regular segment on missing pets, in this case a dilute calico with a stripe down its nose.—
Frank Langfitt,
NPR,
20 July 2025
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Researchers in Palm Beach County are trying to figure out if patterns, such as stripes on a zebra, affect how lions chase prey.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
17 July 2025
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“Variety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variety. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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