variety
noun
va·ri·e·ty
və-ˈrī-ə-tē 
plural varieties
1
: the quality or state of having different forms or types : multifariousness
2
: a number or collection of different things especially of a particular class : assortment
3
a
: something differing from others of the same general kind : sort
b
: any of various groups of plants or animals ranking below a species : subspecies
4
Examples of variety in a Sentence
I was surprised by the variety of the choices that were available.
My life needs more variety.
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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
The company develops drones utilizing a modular approach, which allows for mission-specific specialization and heavy-duty applications in a variety of challenging environments.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
Their efforts include a variety of public policy issues, including health care, higher education, criminal justice, infrastructure, and more.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Available in a variety of neutral shades, grab this popular style in brown, apricot, gray, navy blue, light coffee, army green, black, and more.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Variety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/variety. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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variety
noun
va·ri·e·ty
və-ˈrī-ət-ē
plural varieties
: any of various groups of plants or animals ranking below a species : subspecies
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