varied

adjective

var·​ied ˈver-ēd How to pronounce varied (audio)
1
: various, diverse
many and varied comments
2
variedly adverb

Examples of varied in a Sentence

We try to eat a more varied diet. My routine is varied enough so that I don't get bored. She studies subjects as varied as chemistry and sculpture.
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Shape: Tools with varied edges work best for different body areas. Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 13 Jan. 2025 But music fans may also be yearning for comparable retrospectives on artists as varied as Fall Out Boy, Coldplay, and even Britney Spears, whose first records are now more than 25 years old. David Browne, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025 Interest Rates Next year, monetary policy is expected to remain varied worldwide. Sofia Celeste, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025 Strengthening school safety is a top priority for families, communities and educational institutions, and innovative solutions are necessary to protect against varied and expanding physical and digital threats. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for varied 

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of vary

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of varied was in 1588

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“Varied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/varied. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

varied

adjective
var·​ied
ˈver-ēd,
ˈvar-
1
: having many forms or types : diverse
2
variedly adverb

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