assortment
noun
as·sort·ment
ə-ˈsȯrt-mənt 
Examples of assortment in a Sentence
The book has a wonderful assortment of characters.
You can choose from a wide assortment of options.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Guests can also purchase an assortment of Valentine’s Day doughnuts from select retailers, including Kroger.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
The snowbanks by the entryway are dimpled by an assortment of kitten heels.
—Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
The assortment from Van Der Beek’s personal collection of props and costumes earned over $47,000, with all proceeds used to help finance the actor’s cancer battle.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for assortment
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“Assortment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assortment. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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assortment
noun
as·sort·ment
ə-ˈsȯ(ə)rt-mənt
1
a
: arrangement in classes
b
: the quality or state of being made up of various kinds
2
: a collection of different things or persons
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