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

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The trio, joined by the prolific vocalist, navigates a variety of genres—including jazz, funk, and Jamaican dub—on a record that transcends any one style.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 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

"Urine does naturally contain all of the nutrients that plants need such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, but it also contains a variety of contaminants," explained Olivia Wilson, NPK Recovery's research and development scientist.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

This was because of the wide variety of their uses.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler

variety

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