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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
Though the flavor changes with age, location, and an assortment of other factors, that signature zing is always present.
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Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
The kit includes trays, a humidity dome, seed label sticks, soil pucks, and an assortment of culinary herb seeds (enough for multiple plantings).
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
As an assortment of judges has ruled against Trump's policies in these cases, some Trump officials and allies have not simply criticized the rulings but also attacked the court system and jurists.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Complex commissioned the Japanese contemporary artist to create an assortment of apparel and collectibles for the Tokyo Series games that will be played at the Tokyo Dome between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday and Wednesday.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
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Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
The kit includes trays, a humidity dome, seed label sticks, soil pucks, and an assortment of culinary herb seeds (enough for multiple plantings).
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
As an assortment of judges has ruled against Trump's policies in these cases, some Trump officials and allies have not simply criticized the rulings but also attacked the court system and jurists.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Complex commissioned the Japanese contemporary artist to create an assortment of apparel and collectibles for the Tokyo Series games that will be played at the Tokyo Dome between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday and Wednesday.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assortment
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There’s no need to winnow down the dinner menu to showstoppers only, so throw that anxiety out the window and load up the table with a variety of our best Easter recipes.—
Zoe Denenberg,
Bon Appétit,
23 Mar. 2025
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The iPhone 15 Pro is available here in a variety of colors and prices in Renewed Premium condition.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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This trend is part of a broader shift in the wine industry, where consumers are seeking diversity in their wine experiences and moving beyond familiar options like pinot grigio.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Of course, children should become acquainted with the wide variety of beliefs and lifestyles among Americans in order to appreciate the value of diversity in our society.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Mar. 2025
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The boys of ’90s country got their due elsewhere in the night, with a Blake Shelton/Clint Black/Trace Adkins medley of three-decade-old hits.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2025
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Reba McEntire will perform a medley of Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn classics.—
Adam Tamburin,
Axios,
18 Mar. 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
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Brainard’s practice as a visual artist was extremely varied, and included drawings and comics, collage and assemblages, and more traditional oil paintings.—
David S. Wallace,
The New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2025
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Her collages layer imagery of women draped in tobes, floating through cosmic landscapes in shades of coral, white, and blue, or weeping rubies that cascade like tears.—
Omnia Saed,
ARTnews.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Assortment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assortment. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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