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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Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Since then, they have been plagued at different times by a variety of issues, including different players slumping at the plate.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
Made with brushed microfiber that’s soft to the touch, each 20x30-inch queen-sized pillowcase is shrink- and fade-resistant, and comes in a variety of colors, too.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025
Instead, a variety of eclectic influences are crammed into 484 on its first level, and another 484 on the terrace level.
—Valentina Raggi, Architectural Digest, 20 Sep. 2025
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“Variety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/variety. Accessed 22 Sep. 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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