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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Jim Pauley, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
These disposable melamine sponges work well for cleaning a variety of items, but they shouldn't be used on everything.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025
With the results of this simulation capability, farmers would be able to predict which specific plant varieties will perform best in their fields and quickly determine the best solutions when faced with challenges such as extreme weather.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
Inspired by traditional rituals of Korean life—from the bathhouse to tea ceremonies—there’s options for a variety of settings.
—Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2025
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“Variety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/variety. Accessed 1 May. 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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