variety
noun
va·ri·e·ty
və-ˈrī-ə-tē 
plural varieties
1
: the quality or state of having different forms or types : multifariousness
2
: a number or collection of different things especially of a particular class : assortment
3
a
: something differing from others of the same general kind : sort
b
: any of various groups of plants or animals ranking below a species : subspecies
4
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I was surprised by the variety of the choices that were available.
My life needs more variety.
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Chelsea Tobin, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
The brand is sold in a variety of specialty stores as well as some larger retailers such as Public Lands and REI.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 3 June 2025
Read on for compact desk options from some of our favorite retailers in a variety of styles, including midcentury secretary desks, laptop styles, minimalist ladder options that attach to the wall, and more.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 3 June 2025
Amazon has the best Apple Watch discounts right now at 18% off across a variety of colors and styles.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 3 June 2025
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“Variety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/variety. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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variety
noun
va·ri·e·ty
və-ˈrī-ət-ē
plural varieties
: any of various groups of plants or animals ranking below a species : subspecies
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