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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
Additionally, subscription models allow guests to visit a variety of lounges around the world without splurging on first-class airfare.
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Pascal Bélanger, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
These varieties produce drab-looking but tasty fruiting bodies called truffles, which mammals like dogs or boars will find by smell—then dig up and eat.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025
Select a dwarf variety that will be a better fit for growing indoors.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2025
In addition, proponents of the law say, the U.S. government has longstanding rules about foreign ownership of companies across a variety of industries.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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Pascal Bélanger, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
These varieties produce drab-looking but tasty fruiting bodies called truffles, which mammals like dogs or boars will find by smell—then dig up and eat.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025
Select a dwarf variety that will be a better fit for growing indoors.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2025
In addition, proponents of the law say, the U.S. government has longstanding rules about foreign ownership of companies across a variety of industries.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variety
Noun
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Last week, Amazon and Meta became the latest in a wave of companies to scale back corporate diversity programs.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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Sacramento was the 28th-most diverse city in the United States, according to 2024 WalletHub study, which looked at socioeconomic and cultural diversity.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Jan. 2025
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Owner Letty Ketner sealed the moment by bringing over a tableside pot of hot water with an assortment of teas to choose from.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Jan. 2025
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The brands dropped a second assortment with fresh washes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Jan. 2025
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For more than 20 years scientists at California’s Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) have occasionally encountered this five-inch translucent creature with a bizarre medley of traits.—
Jude Coleman,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2025
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The 50-year-old was in New York on January 16 to sing a medley of songs at the Club World Cup’s launch event for its trophy tour.—
Dan Sheldon,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Whenever a new social app is announced, there's an intense digital stampede as influencers of all kinds rush to claim territory in the new world.—
Kim Key,
PCMAG,
17 Jan. 2025
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On Thursday, January 2, Wolfgang Puck's Bar & Grill at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas found itself in hot water — and not the kind meant for cooking.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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Minimize noise and clutter Dr. Small says environmental triggers like loud sounds and jumbles of papers and clothing can increase sundowning symptoms.—
Cathy Habas,
SELF,
17 Jan. 2025
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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
Noun
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The cart immediately came out, as Benford looked to be out of sorts.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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For some people, a junk journal is a visual diary of sorts, with notes and thoughts jotted in the margins.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN,
25 Jan. 2025
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Both of her great-grandmothers were painters; her father, Brian Simpson, is a smooth jazz pianist; and her mother, Beverley Simpson, is a collage artist.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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The ensuing preview features a wild mash-up of visual styles, from trippy digital collage to dancing AI bubble people, photo montage, found footage, nature visuals and animation.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
14 Jan. 2025
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Making a stable back-three system out of it is like painting stripes on a lion and calling it a tiger.—
Phil Hay,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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More street-savvy items include a velour tracksuit, windbreakers with reflective stripes, and argyle knits incorporating the brand’s signature CD Diamond logo.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Variety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variety. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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