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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
When the American electorate chose Trump the first time, U.S. allies reacted with a variety of hedging strategies.
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Peter D. Feaver, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2024
The results could prove historic in a variety of ways.
—The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
Celebrities have weighed in on the 2024 presidential race in a variety of ways, with some of the biggest names in sports and Hollywood hoping their backing can move the needle this November.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The video, which dropped early Tuesday, is uncharacteristically low-budget for the singer, depicting her in a variety of settings, usually in a red swimsuit styled like Anderson’s.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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Peter D. Feaver, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2024
The results could prove historic in a variety of ways.
—The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
Celebrities have weighed in on the 2024 presidential race in a variety of ways, with some of the biggest names in sports and Hollywood hoping their backing can move the needle this November.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The video, which dropped early Tuesday, is uncharacteristically low-budget for the singer, depicting her in a variety of settings, usually in a red swimsuit styled like Anderson’s.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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The company remains committed to sustainability and social impact, with initiatives aimed at reducing emissions and promoting diversity and inclusion within its workforce.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Festivals are spaces that celebrate art, cultural diversity, and community, bringing people together.Variety, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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There’s a big crowd sipping on an assortment of cocktails from the open bar while watching the results come in.Curbed Staff, Curbed, 6 Nov. 2024
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It was comprised of a silken gown emblazoned with an assortment of gemstones in silver.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Nov. 2024
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The band played a medley of midtempo, downbeat, and atmospheric arrangements, with Glasper providing sparse, complimentary vocals and jokingly claiming credit whenever one of the musicians would turn in an impressive solo performance.William E. Ketchum III, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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His chance encounter with the piano led Jones to try a medley of instruments before settling on the trumpet.Kristin McGrath, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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This economic pain is a kind that cuts through demographic lines.Jasmine Cui, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Here’s the description: The Superstitious Man is the kind who washes his hands in three springs, sprinkles himself with water from a temple font, puts a laurel sprig in his mouth, and then is ready for the day’s perambulations.Popular Science Staff, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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Owners’ names now read like jumbles of computer code, retirement homes or rock bands: Silver Sage, Dream Homes, Blue Apple, P Fin VII, Wref II, 3xs2, Vivid, Straight Red Lines, TKJK, Jags Proper.Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2024
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Think of it instead as a Rube Goldberg machine, reimagining doodles as dense jumbles of steps and if-then rules.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2024
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Bailey herself is a shape-shifter of sorts, right on the border between child and teenager in age and, with her androgynous looks, occupying an ambiguous place between genders as well.Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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In District 10, Batra, a former Intel and IBM executive, also faced a rematch of sorts as the City Council appointed him to the vacant seat in 2023 over several candidates, including Casey.Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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While some of the prices can reach into the thousands, original art—which includes photography, collages, canvas prints, oil paintings, and sculptures—starts at around $110, and limited-edition prints at $75.Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024
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As a primer of sorts, Gordon’s game plan included having the youngsters create illustrations and mood boards by making collages, showing them how to create their own style using mood boards.Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 10 Oct. 2024
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The election is inescapable in Phoenix, as nearly every street corner is dominated by a colorful collection of campaign signs of every political stripe.Faith E. Pinho, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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The Phoenix Zoo welcomes a baby Thomson's gazelle, one of the smallest gazelle species known for its distinctive light-brown coat with dark stripes along the sides.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Variety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variety. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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