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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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Brands like Lululemon and Levi’s consistently outperform larger retailers in shopper satisfaction, despite their narrower assortments.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
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The company helps speed up product development and design conceptualization as internal teams collaborate more efficiently to visualize, iterate and test marketing campaigns, product assortments and merchandising assets like lookbooks and ecommerce content.—
Sharon Edelson,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Over the years, the telecast has become a predictable parade of tributes, medleys, and artist showcases, all sandwiched between award presentations that seem to please no one but the person who wins them—and even then, that’s not guaranteed.—
Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
3 Feb. 2025
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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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For the first time, PEN America tracked the genres that were banned in schools.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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The analysis released Thursday found that those bans disproportionately affect books about certain identities, including people of color, and also more often apply to certain genres, such as history.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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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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The singer paired the look with a white button-down dress shirt and completed the sartorial statement with a burgundy tie featuring stripes.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
7 Jan. 2025
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Seen from above, thin yellow stripes crisscross its head and back like a network, a similar pattern as giraffes or pythons.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Varieties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varieties. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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