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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
He's written dozens of profiles of entrepreneurs across a variety of fields and done deep dives into technological trends from superconductors to space travel to pharmaceuticals.
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Alex Knapp, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
At least as important, is the variety of winter conditions, winter testing, and not just volume.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Beers and ciders on tap at Belmont lean heavily toward local and regional, and the variety is well-curated.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2025
There will be a variety of food trucks and beverages available at the A-Town House Music Fest, organizers said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
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Alex Knapp, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
At least as important, is the variety of winter conditions, winter testing, and not just volume.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Beers and ciders on tap at Belmont lean heavily toward local and regional, and the variety is well-curated.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2025
There will be a variety of food trucks and beverages available at the A-Town House Music Fest, organizers said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variety
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As 2025 began and the Trump Administration began cracking down on diversity measures in the government, Target dialed down its diversity, equity and inclusion goals, sending its reputational score down again.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Iconic Architecture in Puglia Photo: Getty Images Often referred to as the heel of Italy’s boot, Puglia is a landscape of raw beauty and intense diversity (just look to its rocky coastlines, ancient olive groves, and quiet countrysides for proof).—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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And our cashmere assortment really continues to be strong even in spring and summer.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
15 Mar. 2025
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Dinosaur Footprints From the Lower Jurassic (Hettangian–Sinemurian) Precipice Sandstone of the Callide Basin, Queensland, Australia Sam Walters is a journalist covering archaeology, paleontology, ecology, and evolution for Discover, along with an assortment of other topics.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
14 Mar. 2025
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Ouai’s peony-pink perfume puts a splash of champagne and a medley of flowers into a scent that adds a celebratory spin to winding down for bed.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
13 Mar. 2025
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The strand, linking Dickies Arena to Interstate 30, is a medley of vacant lots and unrelated businesses, including boot stores and the Vending Nut Co., a local dry fruit distributor.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2025
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View Recipe Fruits of all kinds, especially berries, grapes, apples, and citrus, are celebrated by health experts for their anti-inflammatory properties.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Mar. 2025
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Maybe not, and hopefully not, to the same extent—hopefully not ever finding themselves in the position of total dependence on Russian energy of any kind.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2025
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Baker also leads the orchestra, which sounds grand — although the sound in the arts center’s Pugh Theater often left musicians, lead singers and chorus all at the same level, with actors speaking over all of it at the same time to create a sonic jumble.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
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There was a refresh of sorts over the summer as City released first-team assistants Shaun Goater, Alan Mahon and goalkeeping coach Chris Williams.—
Charlotte Harpur,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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While formally listed as a tight end, Lofton was a Swiss Army Knife of sorts for Miami.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2025
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There is a collage aesthetic to the film, because that’s just inherent to my experience growing up, getting so much information in so many different forms of media shot into my eyes.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
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Lorna had been doing drawings and collages for the last few years.—
Dodie Kazanjian,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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Going 7-of-10 from the stripe also helped seal the deal.—
Matt Schubert,
The Denver Post,
8 Mar. 2025
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In the '90s, florals, stripes, and gingham adorned many a kitchen surface—from wallpaper to window treatments and tablecloths.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Variety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variety. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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