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various

[vair-ee-uhs] / ˈvɛər i əs /


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The adjective various stresses the multiplicity of sorts or instances of a thing or a class of things: various sorts of seaweed; busy with various duties. Different emphasizes separateness and dissimilarity: two different (or differing) versions of the same story. Distinct implies a uniqueness that is clear and unmistakable: plans similar in objective but distinct in method. Diverse, in describing ideas or opinions, suggests degrees of difference that may be at odds or challenging to reconcile: diverse views on how the area should be zoned.


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Various government branches have entered into agreements with several companies to boost production.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Various groups accuse each other of wanting to seize the underlying property.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Various gig companies, including Uber, Lyft and DoorDash, have said Proposition 22 is a crucial component of their businesses and threatened to shut down in the state if the proposition were struck down.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Various branches of the military draw up plans for all sorts of contingencies in case the president thinks about ordering one.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Various birds—pheasants, peacocks, macaws—lost feathers to people greedy for their beauty.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel




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