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as in assortments
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
every kitchen has a drawer crammed with a variety of things for which there just doesn't seem to be any other place
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as in types
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
I prefer movies of the horror variety
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Recent Examples of varieties
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).
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Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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
Guests can tour the facility, learn about the whiskey-making process and sample six distinctive varieties of Jack Daniel’s whiskey.
—Jordan Green, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024
Especially as new makers, like Zoe Tong, out of Austin, craft really special, small batches varieties.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
This land, once home to vineyards that birthed native grape varieties unique to Azerbaijan, stands as a poignant reminder of what was lost— yet also of what might bloom again.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Good Sources of Vitamin D2 Mushrooms, especially shiitake, maitake, and oyster varieties, are among the few foods that naturally contain vitamin D2.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Firstly, there's no knowing what varieties of sticky residue exist on the floor of the United Center mid-game, and the furry bag is hovering dangerously close to the surface.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The 12- and 16-ounce varieties of the Switchback mugs have been recalled, while the 12-,16- and 20-ounce varieties of the Trigger Action mugs have been recalled.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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
Guests can tour the facility, learn about the whiskey-making process and sample six distinctive varieties of Jack Daniel’s whiskey.
—Jordan Green, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024
Especially as new makers, like Zoe Tong, out of Austin, craft really special, small batches varieties.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
This land, once home to vineyards that birthed native grape varieties unique to Azerbaijan, stands as a poignant reminder of what was lost— yet also of what might bloom again.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Good Sources of Vitamin D2 Mushrooms, especially shiitake, maitake, and oyster varieties, are among the few foods that naturally contain vitamin D2.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Firstly, there's no knowing what varieties of sticky residue exist on the floor of the United Center mid-game, and the furry bag is hovering dangerously close to the surface.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The 12- and 16-ounce varieties of the Switchback mugs have been recalled, while the 12-,16- and 20-ounce varieties of the Trigger Action mugs have been recalled.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for varieties
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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.Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
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Value retailers will focus on absorbing costs, streamlining assortments, and preserving affordability to retain price-sensitive customers.Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 9 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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With the launch of Billboard Arabia’s subgenre charts in August, which featured various musical genres and dialects, Abdullah quickly emerged as the dominant force in the Khaleeji category.Hala Mustafa, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
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Cher has now collected just four hits on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart—a surprisingly small sum for an artist who is a household name, and who has been working largely in those genres for years now.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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And while the reception for her art changed drastically over the years, the work itself maintained an intellectual rigor, criticality and playfulness that spanned her performances, collages, photographic diptychs and series, writings and more.Benjamin Sutton, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Filled with behind-the-scenes shots, script pages, and collages, the book became an instant best-seller and left Coppola eager to do it all over again.Keaton Bell, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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The latest ocelot’s spots and stripes gave it away as the same cat that was photographed west of the river, in the Atascosa Highlands, by a Phoenix Zoo research camera earlier this year.Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
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The latest ocelot’s spots and stripes gave it away as the same cat that was photographed west of the river, in the Atascosa Highlands, by a Phoenix Zoo research camera earlier this year.Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Varieties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varieties. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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