assortment

noun

ə-ˈsȯrt-mənt How to pronounce assortment (audio)
Definition of assortmentnext
1
as in variety
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things an assortment of nails at the bottom of my tool box

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as in diversity
the quality or state of being composed of many different elements or types we were disappointed in the small clothing store's lack of assortment

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Recent Examples of assortment Most are around six-foot and pound the strike zone with an assortment of breaking balls. — Chuck Murr, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025 An assortment of new drinkware will also be on shelves at Starbucks cafes including tumblers, cold cups, bottle bags, and water bottles. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2025 In addition to a large assortment of Bluetooth communicators, the brand has pivoted towards its own range of helmets that come integrated with its very own communications technology. — New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2025 Erivo did the same on Oscars night, wearing an assortment of diamond rings and hoops with a custom Louis Vuitton forest green velvet gown. — Shannon Adducci, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for assortment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assortment
  1. variety
  2. diversity
  3. medley
  4. jumble
  5. collage
Noun
  • Summary Wounds that heal slower do so for a variety of reasons.
    — Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2025
  • There is a wide variety of spring dresses to explore in Abercrombie's sale section, many of which are sporting big discounts.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of variety
Noun
  • This trend is part of a broader shift in the wine industry, where consumers are seeking diversity in their wine experiences and moving beyond familiar options like pinot grigio.
    — Rachel King, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Of course, children should become acquainted with the wide variety of beliefs and lifestyles among Americans in order to appreciate the value of diversity in our society.
    — Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of diversity
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of medley
Noun
  • Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.
    — Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 14 Feb. 2025
  • 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
Definition of jumble
Noun
  • Lorna had been doing drawings and collages for the last few years.
    — Dodie Kazanjian, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
  • 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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