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as in variety
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
an assortment of nails at the bottom of my tool box
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as in diversity
the quality or state of being composed of many different elements or types
we were disappointed in the small clothing store's lack of assortment
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Recent Examples of assortment
To draw football fans, Rookies will offer its usual assortment of Sunday game day food and drink specials and Old Republic will be holding a Super Bowl party in a heated igloo featuring 50 big TVs and quite a few specials.
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Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
The grit of ’70s American grunge and the street style codes of New York City serve as the inspiration for the men’s assortment.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
What once used to be a job requirement and mission has been replaced by an assortment of other priorities, namely playing time, addressing a list of parental concerns, and money.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2026
The lengthy menu includes hot pot, dim sum and noodle soups, plus a large assortment of beef, chicken, lamb and seafood dishes.
—Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 6 Feb. 2026
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Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
The grit of ’70s American grunge and the street style codes of New York City serve as the inspiration for the men’s assortment.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
What once used to be a job requirement and mission has been replaced by an assortment of other priorities, namely playing time, addressing a list of parental concerns, and money.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2026
The lengthy menu includes hot pot, dim sum and noodle soups, plus a large assortment of beef, chicken, lamb and seafood dishes.
—Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assortment
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What’s more, embroidered bedding is versatile for a variety of bedroom styles.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
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Short grain Arborio rice (the same variety used for risotto) is the ideal rice for this pudding because the grains are short and starchy; as the rice cooks, the starch transforms the milk and water into a thick, rich sauce.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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In his op-ed reflecting on the texts, the secretary takes to task the Westminster establishment that allowed Mandelson’s selection, but also waxes philosophical about sexism, diversity, and inclusion.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Winter Youth Olympic Games sponsor the sport as well, and unlike the men, there is diversity at the top.—
Dana ONeil,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The medley for winter-weary Americans has included everything from aching backs from shoveling to sore throats to frozen noses.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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That year, while the Dallas Cowboys were busy blowing out the Buffalo Bills, Michael Jackson performed a medley of hits.—
Randall Williams,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The result also spotlights conference championships’ awkward fit in the current system, particularly given the fact that conference expansion has led to jumbles atop each league’s standings.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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Holding a collage of photos of his sister, Joaquin Freire detailed how his sister Gloria Marcia Hall was devoted to her two daughters — until she was taken from them by a drunk driver almost two decades ago.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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Scrolling through the results, Benning then selected a diverse set of reference images and turned these into digital collages on an app on their phone, finally executing them on paper through the highly personal and painstaking medium of watercolor.—
Alex Bacon,
Artforum,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Assortment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assortment. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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