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as in diversity
the quality or state of being composed of many different elements or types
the sheer variety of the city's ethnic restaurants was dazzling
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as in assortment
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 type
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 variety
Hummingbirds adore the red varieties, while native bees and butterflies are always buzzing about the blooms.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
In those texts, there have been many remembrances of his generosity of spirit, and not just of the monetary variety.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The conflict over Huawei’s most advanced chips serves as a reality check that despite the positive words shared by US and Chinese negotiators last week, there are still sharp differences between the two sides on a variety of subjects that may be difficult to bridge.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
Next door is Mochi Donuts, which sells their namesake sweet treats — huge connected circles of dough balls in a variety of flavors — as well as bubble tea.
—Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 21 May 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
In those texts, there have been many remembrances of his generosity of spirit, and not just of the monetary variety.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The conflict over Huawei’s most advanced chips serves as a reality check that despite the positive words shared by US and Chinese negotiators last week, there are still sharp differences between the two sides on a variety of subjects that may be difficult to bridge.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
Next door is Mochi Donuts, which sells their namesake sweet treats — huge connected circles of dough balls in a variety of flavors — as well as bubble tea.
—Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variety
Noun
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These significant enrollment declines not only jeopardize the future of Black families but also diminish the diversity of our workforce.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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This affected the prairie’s biological diversity as rivers were rerouted, synthetic nitrogen became a standard fertilizer and the delicate symbiosis of the prairie was uprooted.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2025
Noun
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And yet, even with all of the traditional evening wear in the mix, this year’s assortment of fashions still felt entirely modern—and at times, quite unexpected too.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
25 May 2025
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This process involves selecting a base hat and embellishing it with various elements like faux flowers, crinoline, and an assortment of feathers, resulting in an elaborate and unique creation perfect for prestigious occasions.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
Noun
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But at the foot of the stage, the artists, including Ms. Sherald and Jordan Casteel, sang along with the group’s three-song medley, word for word.—
Sandra E. Garcia,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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With strong performances in breaststroke and a solid foundation in freestyle and butterfly, the medley seemed like a better fit at the time, and the change worked.—
Casey Murphy,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Noun
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The front office and coaching staff can probably pencil Bobby McMann into a third-line left wing position and Scott Laughton into a fourth-line role of some kind.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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The agreement was reached after Trump slapped sky-high tariffs on imports from China into the U.S., and China retaliated in kind.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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In jumbles of old stones that, to me, are barely legible as the remains of buildings, Cocon López could see the entire timeline of old Aké and how later people interacted with and repurposed what came before.—
Lizzie Wade,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The appointment is a homecoming of sorts for Kehoe, 70, who in the early ’90s served as the office’s second-in-command.—
Dan Sullivan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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The piece boasted a large, full train, the sort that would likely not have been acceptable at the Cannes Film Festival that recently ended.—
Mikelle Street,
Footwear News,
26 May 2025
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Other approaches include showing a collage of identities or reflecting diversity across the persona set.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Its concerns, ironically, feel far too logistical for a figure whose cold calculations disguised a more vivid and monstrously human collage.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
20 May 2025
Noun
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The rocker, known for her signature bleach-blonde 'do, frequently paired denim with an edgy T-shirt, bold stripes, patterns or sequins.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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Gingham France has a reputation for loving a classic stripe, but Sézalory reminded me of another neutral pattern to reach for during the summer—gingham.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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“Variety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variety. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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