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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
Speedwell is tolerant of different growing conditions and comes in groundcover varieties as well as taller, upright varieties.
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
Lean tuna varieties offer an advantage in terms of protein content.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
The second drug charge, also a felony charge, is in Penalty Group 2, which includes varieties of stimulants and hallucinogens.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
There are over 100 varieties of potatoes, and each has a slightly different growing season.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
With more than a dozen varieties grown in and around SoCal, in 2026 alone, heads (of cabbage) will roll if Angelenos can’t get their fix of this vitamin-rich, potassium-laden, calcium-blasted antioxidant VIP in 2026.
—Rebecca Leib, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Some of my favorite fancy leaf shade-tolerant varieties, now get a pen and paper and write these down.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Ritani is a great pick for those who want options, with 10 different shape varieties to choose from, including classics like round, cushion, and oval, as well as marquise, pear, and heart.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2026
The brand also continues to offer Chocolate Dipped and Chocolate Covered varieties, which were first introduced for Easter 2010.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
Lean tuna varieties offer an advantage in terms of protein content.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
The second drug charge, also a felony charge, is in Penalty Group 2, which includes varieties of stimulants and hallucinogens.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
There are over 100 varieties of potatoes, and each has a slightly different growing season.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
With more than a dozen varieties grown in and around SoCal, in 2026 alone, heads (of cabbage) will roll if Angelenos can’t get their fix of this vitamin-rich, potassium-laden, calcium-blasted antioxidant VIP in 2026.
—Rebecca Leib, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Some of my favorite fancy leaf shade-tolerant varieties, now get a pen and paper and write these down.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Ritani is a great pick for those who want options, with 10 different shape varieties to choose from, including classics like round, cushion, and oval, as well as marquise, pear, and heart.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2026
The brand also continues to offer Chocolate Dipped and Chocolate Covered varieties, which were first introduced for Easter 2010.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for varieties
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The company also described merchandising and inventory moves aimed at reenergizing its assortments.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Girls’ apparel frequently makes up the majority of kids’ clothing SKUs at major retailers, according to Woven Insights, while boys’ assortments skew toward T-shirts and pants with fewer stylistic or fit variations.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
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There are over 50 types of mosquitoes in Minnesota, but Carlson said scientists can predict the population of cattail mosquitoes more accurately.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The drug also helps control glucose levels for people with other types of diabetes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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This 27-track collection features updated mixes of iconic live performances alongside new remixes and medleys of classic Elvis recordings.—
Bob Mehr,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
18 Feb. 2026
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While further details on how the segment will work were not immediately available, awards shows often have multi-artist performances delivered as tight medleys, although eight is a lot.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
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Bees of all kinds (with a tiny handful of exceptions) are essential pollinators to an astounding 80 percent of the world’s flowering plants.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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That’s a strange thing, because success and failure can both be disasters of different kinds.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 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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Investors are also asking whether Hybe can monetize music genres beyond Kpop, HSBC said.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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Rock stars and their equivalents in other genres often develop their craft in obscurity before being discovered; idols are apprentices, trained exhaustively by their management companies.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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This section features collages, handwritten notes, and paintings that explore themes of adolescence, vulnerability, and alienation through childlike figures.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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A lot of great artists not known for their collages made collages.—
Laura Brown,
Artforum,
25 Mar. 2026
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And don’t miss your chance to score 65 percent off the sporty Athleta Tempo Mid-rise Wide-leg Track Pants, which feature a comfortable waistband and signature side stripes.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Apr. 2026
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An all-white crisp percale sheet set exemplifies the quality of a top hotel suite, while mixing stripes and florals will lean into the cottagecore aesthetic.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Varieties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varieties. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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