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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Alex Jovanovich, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
And its overall assortment mix also includes apparel and bags.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 31 Dec. 2025
Designed with modern trips in mind, this latest travel bag collection features a sleek assortment of water-repellent nylon bags durable enough to take on even the shortest of journeys.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025
It’s left to a solid assortment of talking heads, with very conspicuous absences, to fill in the myriad gaps.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 Dec. 2025
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 3 Jan. 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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