variety

[vuh-rahy-i-tee] / vəˈraɪ ɪ ti /

NOUN

difference

Synonyms

STRONGEST

array assortment change collection diversity mixture range soup variation

STRONG

combo conglomeration departure discrepancy disparateness divergency diversification fluctuation heterogeneity incongruity intermixture medley miscellany mishmash modification multifariousness multiplicity potpourri shift stew variance

WEAK

cross section many-sidedness mixed bag mélange

Antonyms

STRONGEST

similarity

STRONG

agreement

WEAK

uniformity

NOUN

type, sort

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assortment brand breed category character description kind nature quality strain

STRONG

class classification division family genus grade ilk kidney make order race rank species stripe tribe

Antonyms

WEAK

uniformity

Example Sentences

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Countries are responding to the energy crisis caused by war in the Middle East in a variety of ways.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

In coordinating the accompanying music video for “Casual Lady,” she tackled a variety of roles from director to producer and stylist.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

States have responded in a variety of ways.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

But many cases are close-run things, and as the wide variety of conservative opinions show, there are often many sound positions and approaches to choose from.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

After the first day, he wonders if they are visiting only for the food, entranced by the luscious crackle of fresh-baked bread in boulangeries and the sheer variety of cheeses.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

variety

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