various
Usage
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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.
Example Sentences
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But after AI advances drove up valuations in various sectors, the threat of disruption is an excuse to take profit and rotate to other areas of the market.
From Barron's
All of them live in various parts of the country, including California, Texas and New York.
From Los Angeles Times
I’ll cook food depending on who all’s coming over — my nephews and various friends and so on.
From Los Angeles Times
Chester was in hospital with Covid in February 2025 and at various other times with viruses, as he was so small and struggling with his weight.
From BBC
She also said that she was "open to various dialogues with China".
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
