1
as in diversely
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
2
as in irregularly
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of variously
An international cult favorite, Lee is revered for the philosophical nerve that suffuses his rigorously inventive melodramas, which variously pick apart the complexities of Korean society.
—
Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2025
Tolkowsky’s method, variously referred to as the Tolkowsky Cut, Tolkowsky Ideal Cut or Ideal Cut, has been the diamond cutters’ and jewelry industry’s North Star for decades.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
With sharp teeth and goblin-like faces peeking out of their variously colored fur suits, the toys are basically just portable little monsters — an especially fitting product for Gaga, considering the name of her fanbase.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 25 July 2025
Yes, childhood was a time of variously disgusting smells, starting but by no means ending with those of school food.
—James Wood, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for variously
Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2025
Tolkowsky’s method, variously referred to as the Tolkowsky Cut, Tolkowsky Ideal Cut or Ideal Cut, has been the diamond cutters’ and jewelry industry’s North Star for decades.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
With sharp teeth and goblin-like faces peeking out of their variously colored fur suits, the toys are basically just portable little monsters — an especially fitting product for Gaga, considering the name of her fanbase.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 25 July 2025
Yes, childhood was a time of variously disgusting smells, starting but by no means ending with those of school food.
—James Wood, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for variously
Recent Examples of Synonyms for variously
Adverb
-
These nags appear sporadically and can’t be stopped.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
-
People who work out sporadically are more likely to suffer setbacks.—
Fred Sassani,
Austin American Statesman,
24 July 2025
Adverb
-
Their narratives garner little-to-no media attention or political mobilization, and their stories are seldom foregrounded in contemporary conversations about state violence.—
LaShawn Harris
August 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
-
Extremely hot, dry conditions can lead to outbreaks of spider mites, though damage seldom requires treatment.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
26 Aug. 2025
Adverb
-
While the numbers are high, the cases are rarely substantiated.—
Melissa Brown,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
-
In most cases, these kinds of spaces are rarely majority women, FoundHer House co-founders Miki Safronov-Yamamoto, 18, and Anantika Mannby, 21, told USA TODAY.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Variously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variously. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share