variety

noun

və-ˈrī-ə-tē How to pronounce variety (audio)
Definition of varietynext
1
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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2
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 Depending on the variety, green tea contains 20 to 50 mg of caffeine, whereas coffee contains 80 to 120 mg per cup. — Maria Goldbach, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2025 The New York Jets have the seventh pick in this year's NFL Draft and could go in a variety of directions with the pick. — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025 Newsletter Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news We’ve been warned repeatedly that sugary beverages are bad for us and are associated with a variety of diseases, But the hows and whys have perhaps not been communicated clearly. — Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 21 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 See All Example Sentences for variety
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  1. diversity
  2. assortment
  3. medley
  4. kind
  5. jumble
  6. sort
  7. collage
  8. stripe
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  • 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
  • Thousands of tokens Even if the question is the simple one of whether digital assets are securities or not, that still glosses over the diversity of the market, said Miles Jennings, general counsel of investing firm A16Z Crypto.
    — Brady Dale, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of diversity
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  • And our cashmere assortment really continues to be strong even in spring and summer.
    — Sam Reed, Glamour, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Dinosaur Footprints From the Lower Jurassic (Hettangian–Sinemurian) Precipice Sandstone of the Callide Basin, Queensland, Australia Sam Walters is a journalist covering archaeology, paleontology, ecology, and evolution for Discover, along with an assortment of other topics.
    — Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 14 Mar. 2025
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  • The boys of ’90s country got their due elsewhere in the night, with a Blake Shelton/Clint Black/Trace Adkins medley of three-decade-old hits.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Reba McEntire will perform a medley of Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn classics.
    — Adam Tamburin, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of medley
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  • View Recipe Fruits of all kinds, especially berries, grapes, apples, and citrus, are celebrated by health experts for their anti-inflammatory properties.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Maybe not, and hopefully not, to the same extent—hopefully not ever finding themselves in the position of total dependence on Russian energy of any kind.
    — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of kind
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  • 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
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  • His friends, acquaintances, neighbors, who’d formed a circle of sorts, a net, to secure him—define and confine him.
    — Joyce Carol Oates, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
  • While formally listed as a tight end, Lofton was a Swiss Army Knife of sorts for Miami.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of sort
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  • Brainard’s practice as a visual artist was extremely varied, and included drawings and comics, collage and assemblages, and more traditional oil paintings.
    — David S. Wallace, The New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Her collages layer imagery of women draped in tobes, floating through cosmic landscapes in shades of coral, white, and blue, or weeping rubies that cascade like tears.
    — Omnia Saed, ARTnews.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of collage
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  • It is made of medium-weight cotton and adorned with charming details like deep blue stripes and wide ties to accentuate the V-neckline.
    — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The Red Flash even had a 14-4 advantage at the charity stripe over Alabama State, which didn’t even attempt a free throw until the final five minutes of the game.
    — Justin Williams, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
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