variously
adverb
var·i·ous·ly
ˈver-ē-əs-lē 
1
: in various ways : at various times
was variously occupied teaching, farming, and clerking
2
: by various designations
known variously as principal, headmaster, and rector
Examples of variously in a Sentence
He has been variously described as a hero and a villain.
The term is spelled variously in different places.
The concept of freedom has been variously understood by different people.
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Each individual case was different, variously borne of the financial strength of the Premier League, the allure of Madrid and London and, in a few cases, the unsuitability of the player in question.
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Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
The secret-recipe sauce has been described variously as a blend of mayo, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and Creole seasoning and as a Thousand Island-type dressing with a black-pepper kick.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
In the Americas, several Mexican museums saw substantial surges in attendance tied to popular exhibitions, while the fortunes of Brazilian institutions variously rose (owing to large, immersive installations) or fell (in some instances thanks to flooding and in others for unknown reasons).
—News Desk, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
For example, Moscow has variously pretended that Ukraine is led by terrorists, Satanists and neo-Nazis.
—Andreas Kluth, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
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Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
The secret-recipe sauce has been described variously as a blend of mayo, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and Creole seasoning and as a Thousand Island-type dressing with a black-pepper kick.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
In the Americas, several Mexican museums saw substantial surges in attendance tied to popular exhibitions, while the fortunes of Brazilian institutions variously rose (owing to large, immersive installations) or fell (in some instances thanks to flooding and in others for unknown reasons).
—News Desk, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
For example, Moscow has variously pretended that Ukraine is led by terrorists, Satanists and neo-Nazis.
—Andreas Kluth, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for variously
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“Variously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/variously. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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