as in varieties
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
an assortment of nails at the bottom of my tool box
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Recent Examples of assortments
Or, far more likely, spotting not ominous drones but familiar assortments of normal drones and passing airplanes and helicopters—and even planets and stars—that some people have spent too much time watching Fox News to have noticed before.
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Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
Value retailers will focus on absorbing costs, streamlining assortments, and preserving affordability to retain price-sensitive customers.
—Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The company forecasts same store sales to be down 2% to 3% for the full fiscal year 2025, with expectations of a positive holiday performance driven by new fashion assortments and services.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 5 Dec. 2024
Order one of Lata’s pre-set assortments or sign up for the monthly discovery box.
—Sofia Perez, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
On one hand, big-box retailers like Target and Walmart are betting bigger on the category, bringing buzzy brands to their assortments and, in the case of the former, implementing Ulta Beauty shops-in-shop in more than 500 doors.
—Noor Lobad, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024
As well as challenging price, 29% of respondents cited unsatisfying assortments as a reason not to purchase.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
On the retail side, AI is helping to plan assortments and supporting shoppers with conversational and image-led search.
—Sj Staff, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2024
Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
Value retailers will focus on absorbing costs, streamlining assortments, and preserving affordability to retain price-sensitive customers.
—Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The company forecasts same store sales to be down 2% to 3% for the full fiscal year 2025, with expectations of a positive holiday performance driven by new fashion assortments and services.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 5 Dec. 2024
Order one of Lata’s pre-set assortments or sign up for the monthly discovery box.
—Sofia Perez, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
On one hand, big-box retailers like Target and Walmart are betting bigger on the category, bringing buzzy brands to their assortments and, in the case of the former, implementing Ulta Beauty shops-in-shop in more than 500 doors.
—Noor Lobad, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024
As well as challenging price, 29% of respondents cited unsatisfying assortments as a reason not to purchase.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
On the retail side, AI is helping to plan assortments and supporting shoppers with conversational and image-led search.
—Sj Staff, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assortments
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Currently, 212 breeds and varieties are recognized by the American Kennel Club which are divided into seven groups (sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, non-sporting, herding).—
Jalen Williams,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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Stocked with gems of all varieties, from acclaimed shops to giant warehouses filled with architectural salvage, there is something for every interior style and budget.—
Samantha Rees,
Vogue,
23 Dec. 2024
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More than 25 Motown gems and other songs will be performed via a tuneful array of solos, duets and group medleys.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
10 Dec. 2024
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Collaboration with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra In the final act, the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir collaborated with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to present medleys of songs by some of Saudi Arabia’s musical icons.—
Omar Baqbouq,
Billboard,
2 Oct. 2024
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Through surreal collages, abstract dreamscapes, and hauntingly beautiful animals, EMA paints a picture of humanity’s past, present, and future in the midst of challenges and changes.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
31 Dec. 2024
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Those span a number of mediums, including collages, sculptures and more paintings.—
Andrea Michelson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Dec. 2024
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“Assortments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assortments. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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