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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Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Levine Hall is a television producer and showrunner best known for her creative work in variety specials.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
In addition to endless sunshine, Yuma offers a variety of activities for families, outdoor enthusiasts, and leisure travelers, according to the local tourism department, from kayaking to tubing, hiking, birding, golf, and more.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Still, the Fremont-native wants to learn more about the traditions and to find out if other styles were different from the Taiwanese variety her father taught her.
—Grace Hwang Lynch, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Variety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/variety. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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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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