variously
adverb
var·i·ous·ly
ˈver-ē-əs-lē 
1
: in various ways : at various times
was variously occupied teaching, farming, and clerking
2
: by various designations
known variously as principal, headmaster, and rector
Examples of variously in a Sentence
He has been variously described as a hero and a villain.
The term is spelled variously in different places.
The concept of freedom has been variously understood by different people.
Recent Examples on the Web
The fashion industry is variously ranked as one of the worst environmental offenders.
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Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
From there, a procession of delicate youth and the not so young slowly and gracefully navigated the space in black lace dresses variously trimmed with a flower, and a trailing train in its wake, while another might have a black leather harness over it.
—Mark Holgate, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2024
Worker anger has also built up from years of problems that have been variously tragic, embarrassing and financially devastating for Boeing.
—Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 12 Sep. 2024
Las Vegas, Phoenix, Mexico City and Barcelona have invested variously in native plants, trees and water-conscious policies and urban designs.
—Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2024
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Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
From there, a procession of delicate youth and the not so young slowly and gracefully navigated the space in black lace dresses variously trimmed with a flower, and a trailing train in its wake, while another might have a black leather harness over it.
—Mark Holgate, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2024
Worker anger has also built up from years of problems that have been variously tragic, embarrassing and financially devastating for Boeing.
—Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 12 Sep. 2024
Las Vegas, Phoenix, Mexico City and Barcelona have invested variously in native plants, trees and water-conscious policies and urban designs.
—Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2024
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“Variously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/variously. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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