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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
Raynee Howell, Oklahoma Watch, 9 Feb. 2026
The complications that women face in pregnancy are varied, complex and impossible to capture in a brief presentation, many cautioned.
—Cassandra Jaramillo, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Dilan Gomih, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Snowfall totals varied widely across the region.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Clegg was a parent attorney for 18 years and saw firsthand how attorney rates varied depending on the court’s funds.
—Raynee Howell, Oklahoma Watch, 9 Feb. 2026
The complications that women face in pregnancy are varied, complex and impossible to capture in a brief presentation, many cautioned.
—Cassandra Jaramillo, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
However, performance and well-being both declined significantly when challenge levels varied frequently.
—Dilan Gomih, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Snowfall totals varied widely across the region.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for varied
Adjective
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The frozen fortnight in Milan-Cortina began Friday with an eclectic opening ceremony and a few initial events, but the main kickoff is this weekend before the Games conclude on February 22.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
7 Feb. 2026
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Another unique dining experience awaits at The Garlic, a rustic and eclectic compound with lush, winding courtyards and nightly entertainment to complement the extensive Italian menu.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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The role of colder, drier air Seasonal changes in the atmosphere can also affect how colorful sunrises and sunsets appear.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Guests crunch through colorful seasonal salads, sip from an expansive wine list and dig into chef Alan Sternberg's inventive pasta dishes at snugly cloistered tables in wood and brick alcoves lined with paintings, books and even a handful of typewriters.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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In court, the ICE officer's account of the moments before the shooting differed significantly from testimony from the two defendants and three eyewitnesses.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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In court, the ICE officer’s account of the moments before the shooting differed significantly from testimony from the two defendants and three eyewitnesses.—
Jack Brook,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Kolb says the Fall/Winter 2026 schedule changed to lighten the load on the Monday holiday, without such a long break between the New York and London shows, which organizers trialled last year.—
Hilary Milnes,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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But a year after Sabathia’s induction, have times already changed?—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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The lengthiest, a 17-year hiatus, ranged from 1979-1995 and preceded a dynasty that now has a generation of fans longing for those glory days.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Allie Simis, recreation area manager for the city of Poway, said the prizes ranged from small tackle boxes to a tackle backpack.—
Amy Stark Shireman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Another image shifted the focus to friendship, showing Grey posing alongside longtime friend Tracy Pollan.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Leonard Bernstein hosted a cocktail party, before hopping across the street to play Carnegie Hall, whose opening in 1891 shifted the center of the city’s culture uptown.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
9 Feb. 2026
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The morning after her whirlwind day, Johnson talked to TIME about her life-changing Games, the mixed emotions of winning a downhill on the same day teammate Lindsey Vonn broke her leg in a scary crash, and her ski-racing future.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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She is widely regarded as Britain’s first Black supermodel of mixed heritage.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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Small balconies glance upon the terracotta-and-lemon-colored canal homes, a picturesque way to start each day with a little caffè.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Seahawks are now the third team in a row to win the Super Bowl in colored jerseys.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Varied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varied. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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