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as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts
the museum's highly varied collection of works of art
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as in colorful
marked by a variety of usually vivid colors
an annual springtime event during which birders get to observe these migratory birds in their varied breeding plumage
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as in differed
to be unlike; to not be the same
opinions by experts on the subject vary
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as in changed
to make different in some way
varied the method occasionally for the sake of experimentation
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as in shifted
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
terrain that constantly varied as we traveled from the coast to the interior
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Recent Examples of varied
Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025
In the years since FNL, Kitsch has fought hard to stretch his acting muscles beyond the football field, playing roles as varied as a California Highway Patrol officer and veteran in the sophomore season of True Detective in 2015 and cult leader David Koresh in Paramount Network’s 2018 show Waco.
—Brianne Tracy, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The Bankrate study also found that rates of financial infidelity varied through generations, with older generations being less likely to have financial secrets.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The interaction sparked a wave of varied reactions online, leaving many shocked and others amused while some just wanted in on the joke.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025
In the years since FNL, Kitsch has fought hard to stretch his acting muscles beyond the football field, playing roles as varied as a California Highway Patrol officer and veteran in the sophomore season of True Detective in 2015 and cult leader David Koresh in Paramount Network’s 2018 show Waco.
—Brianne Tracy, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
Benson explored how the gender gap in listing leadership skills varied across the country.
—Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The Bankrate study also found that rates of financial infidelity varied through generations, with older generations being less likely to have financial secrets.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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The eclectic boutique offers a mix of labels, from Ulla Johnson to Sea New York to Proenza Schouler.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
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This project for The Carlyle seems like a natural fit, marrying his vibrant, eclectic style with the hotel's signature elegance.Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Sofia Jeans by Sofia Vergara Strapless Ruffle Dress This Sofia Jeans by Sofia Vergara strapless dress is now just $9 and comes in a colorful floral print or black to suit your style.Ali Faccenda, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Years ago, for appearances, the actress would lean on colorful separates to point to her affinity for bold hues and patterns.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 Jan. 2025
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The outcome of those chances may have differed if Bowen had played.Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Our tastes differed, but the passion was the same.Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Dec. 2024
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Three months later, the market changed course rather suddenly.Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
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Buffett has been lecturing on inflation in his shareholder letters since the 1960s and his strategy has never changed (much to the advantage of his shareholders).James Berman, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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The comedian Jamie Loftus’s previous podcasts have ranged wildly in subject matter—Mensa meetings, Floridian spiritualists, the comic-strip character Cathy—but benefited equally from her attention to detail.Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The victims ranged in age from 12- to 44- years-old, police said.Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
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The nature of crime shifted from arson to armed robbery.Cary Goodman, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
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Eroding Consumer Trust The increasing prevalence of counterfeit goods has shifted consumer behavior and attitudes toward authenticity.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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One key issue is the company’s mixed growth in the commercial sector via its Foundry platform which is designed for commercial customers in industries like manufacturing, retail, and healthcare.Trefis Team, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Heavy mixed precipitation is expected, with snow accumulations ranging from 2 to 6 inches and a light glaze of ice.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Comprising 42 pairs of chromosomes instead of the original 14, the DNA of modern wheat has been artificially modified.Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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His duties and responsibilities will be modified, according to the resolution — a prospect Martinez challenged after the vote.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Varied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varied. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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