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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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The awards also highlighted distinctive local cultural genres such as Mahraganat, a progressive and energetic contemporary iteration of Egyptian shaabi (popular folk) music, and Shelat, an evolving genre that has transformed from a poetic tribal chant to drive a new wave of Khaleeji music.—
Hala Mustafa,
Billboard,
23 Dec. 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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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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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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“Varieties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varieties. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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