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as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts
the museum's highly varied collection of works of art
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as in colorful
marked by a variety of usually vivid colors
an annual springtime event during which birders get to observe these migratory birds in their varied breeding plumage
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as in differed
to be unlike; to not be the same
opinions by experts on the subject vary
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as in changed
to make different in some way
varied the method occasionally for the sake of experimentation
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as in shifted
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
terrain that constantly varied as we traveled from the coast to the interior
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Recent Examples of varied
Scott Cohn, CNBC, 22 July 2025
Star clusters on the same cosmic family tree The team compares the varied ages and conditions in these three star clusters to looking at the same human being through photos that document the stages of their life.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 July 2025
Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The Bankrate study also found that rates of financial infidelity varied through generations, with older generations being less likely to have financial secrets.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The state’s varied climate, including hot and stormy summers and often brutal winters, constantly tests the state’s resilience.
—Scott Cohn, CNBC, 22 July 2025
Star clusters on the same cosmic family tree The team compares the varied ages and conditions in these three star clusters to looking at the same human being through photos that document the stages of their life.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 July 2025
Verb
Benson explored how the gender gap in listing leadership skills varied across the country.
—Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The Bankrate study also found that rates of financial infidelity varied through generations, with older generations being less likely to have financial secrets.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for varied
Adjective
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The Tangerine Moose serves decadent ice-cream floats and peddles an eclectic mishmash of artisan goods in their gift shop.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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For those drawn to bold, eclectic design, the interiors across the W Hotels worldwide might have already caught your attention.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
1 Aug. 2025
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All of the chunks were from the west side which was covered by colorful graffiti, and thus more likely to sell.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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This colorful, nonalcoholic drink typically contains a mix of coconut water, citrus juice and certain salts.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
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Where the batteries differed is their approach of charging/ discharging rates when compared to their maximum capacity.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2025
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What differed this time around was how Rousteing’s take on showiness relied strongly on organic form, animal print, and fetishism than its usual out-there irreverence.—
Julian Randall,
Essence,
6 Mar. 2025
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Please note that no Board policies have changed at this time.—
CB Cotton,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Gray has changed grocery store chains for her weekly shopping.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2025
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The comedian Jamie Loftus’s previous podcasts have ranged wildly in subject matter—Mensa meetings, Floridian spiritualists, the comic-strip character Cathy—but benefited equally from her attention to detail.—
Marnie Shure,
The Atlantic,
24 Dec. 2024
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The victims ranged in age from 12- to 44- years-old, police said.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
23 Dec. 2024
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Eroding Consumer Trust The increasing prevalence of counterfeit goods has shifted consumer behavior and attitudes toward authenticity.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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The nature of crime shifted from arson to armed robbery.—
Cary Goodman,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Optimum offers higher fiber speeds with no data caps, but at a higher starting cost and mixed customer satisfaction ratings.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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Styles joined the Kabuki Warriors, Asuka and Kairi Sane, in a mixed six-person tag team match against Mysterio and the current Women’s Tag Team Champions, Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez; Styles secured the victory for his team by pinning the champion.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The initial list of eligible communities could be modified if not enough people apply to buy homes, or if there aren’t enough eligible homes on the market.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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Austin Campbell-Alexander said in the state whistleblower lawsuit that the Orlando Free Fall ride at Icon Park had sensors which were modified to accommodate people whose height or weight were outside safety limits.—
Mike Schneider,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Varied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varied. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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