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as in variety
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
an assortment of nails at the bottom of my tool box
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as in diversity
the quality or state of being composed of many different elements or types
we were disappointed in the small clothing store's lack of assortment
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Recent Examples of assortment
Despite high gas prices and an overall pullback in discretionary spending, executives said the consumer continues to show interest in new items that Target is bringing into its assortment.
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Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Emily Adams, a PetSmart public relations specialist, said the Ramona store will span about 17,000 square feet and contain an assortment of pet care essentials for cats, dogs, fish, birds, reptiles and small pets.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Whether Billy Joel or Brittany Howard, a Broadway-best tribute to Stephen Sondheim or the classical stylings of Yo-Yo Ma, the stage at the Ed Sullivan Theater welcomed a genre-hopping assortment of performances during Stephen Colbert’s tenure.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 20 May 2026
This assortment is packed with fan-favorites.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
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Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Emily Adams, a PetSmart public relations specialist, said the Ramona store will span about 17,000 square feet and contain an assortment of pet care essentials for cats, dogs, fish, birds, reptiles and small pets.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Whether Billy Joel or Brittany Howard, a Broadway-best tribute to Stephen Sondheim or the classical stylings of Yo-Yo Ma, the stage at the Ed Sullivan Theater welcomed a genre-hopping assortment of performances during Stephen Colbert’s tenure.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 20 May 2026
This assortment is packed with fan-favorites.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assortment
Noun
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But as the uptake of telehealth has grown substantially since the start of the covid pandemic, McClain is one of millions of Americans who have used online companies to meet a variety of their medical needs.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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The rooms For a smaller resort, there's a surprising variety among the accommodations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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Other vendors prepare street food that reflects the diversity of the San Fernando Valley, and live entertainment from local bands ties it all together, making the Encino Farmers Market a joyous ritual.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
26 May 2026
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Additional scholarship on inclusive theatre and diversity practices, along with practical conversations about neurodiversity and accessibility in theater spaces, suggests that creating a sense of belonging requires intention, representation, and physical access.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Under a corn muffin cover laden with jalapeño slices, a cheesy beef and veggies medley is hidden within a cast-iron skillet.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
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So why not really close the circle with an adrenalized medley of both to accompany Colbert’s departure?—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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One wall is covered by a big mirror, the wall opposite in a collage of Prince’s face and stills from the film.—
Hannah Brueske,
Twin Cities,
27 May 2026
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The exhibition’s denim collages — cacti, mountains, fences, car keys — frame AI as the latest version of an old American sales pitch.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
26 May 2026
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“Assortment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assortment. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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