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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
He's written dozens of profiles of entrepreneurs across a variety of fields and done deep dives into technological trends from superconductors to space travel to pharmaceuticals.
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Alex Knapp, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
At least as important, is the variety of winter conditions, winter testing, and not just volume.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Beers and ciders on tap at Belmont lean heavily toward local and regional, and the variety is well-curated.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2025
There will be a variety of food trucks and beverages available at the A-Town House Music Fest, organizers said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
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Alex Knapp, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
At least as important, is the variety of winter conditions, winter testing, and not just volume.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Beers and ciders on tap at Belmont lean heavily toward local and regional, and the variety is well-curated.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2025
There will be a variety of food trucks and beverages available at the A-Town House Music Fest, organizers said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variety
Noun
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As 2025 began and the Trump Administration began cracking down on diversity measures in the government, Target dialed down its diversity, equity and inclusion goals, sending its reputational score down again.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Iconic Architecture in Puglia Photo: Getty Images Often referred to as the heel of Italy’s boot, Puglia is a landscape of raw beauty and intense diversity (just look to its rocky coastlines, ancient olive groves, and quiet countrysides for proof).—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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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
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Each aims for timeless appeal with youthful twists and modest coverage, which extends to the new label’s beachwear assortment including 100 percent cotton double-gauze Vista bottoms, Laguna Fray button-up shirt and tiered maxi Reef skirt, which doubles as a maxidress.—
Emily Mercer,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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And the best way of doing that is through a medley, give me a short story quickly with all those songs.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Lil Wayne Gets Support from The Roots for Career-Spanning Medley After Super Bowl Disappointment 8 hr 20 min ago Lil Wayne pulled together a medley of some of his biggest hits during his SNL50: The Anniversary Special performance with The Roots.—
Lindsay Kimble,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Perhaps the largest of its kind was a retrospective analysis that appeared in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2002.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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These wooden stakes, used to impede attackers, are the first of their kind to be recovered from this period.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
Noun
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Firefly released a recap video showing the landing: NASA Moon Science On Board The lander is packed with NASA science and technology instruments, including a lunar vacuum cleaner of sorts.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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For most people, whole-grain rice of some sort is healthier than white.5 However, while dietary fiber is typically considered good for your health, some people cannot tolerate it well.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
3 Mar. 2025
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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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Lorna had been doing drawings and collages for the last few years.—
Dodie Kazanjian,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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Going 7-of-10 from the stripe also helped seal the deal.—
Matt Schubert,
The Denver Post,
8 Mar. 2025
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In the '90s, florals, stripes, and gingham adorned many a kitchen surface—from wallpaper to window treatments and tablecloths.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Variety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variety. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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