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
Examples of variety in a Sentence
I was surprised by the variety of the choices that were available.
My life needs more variety.
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Their tech lets clothing companies show off a wide variety of sizes and styles—and for a whole lot cheaper.
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Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Houston, which was devastated by Hurricane Harvey in 2017, bounced back more quickly than expected because its economy was split among a wide variety of industries, including health care, aerospace, shipping, manufacturing and technology.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
Modern varieties are thornless and disease resistant.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
Registration begins on-site at 10:30 a.m. followed by a brief health talk by a physician or clinical staff member and a variety of physical activities.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
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Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Houston, which was devastated by Hurricane Harvey in 2017, bounced back more quickly than expected because its economy was split among a wide variety of industries, including health care, aerospace, shipping, manufacturing and technology.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
Modern varieties are thornless and disease resistant.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
Registration begins on-site at 10:30 a.m. followed by a brief health talk by a physician or clinical staff member and a variety of physical activities.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
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“Variety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/variety. Accessed 22 Apr. 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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