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as in variety
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
an assortment of nails at the bottom of my tool box
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as in diversity
the quality or state of being composed of many different elements or types
we were disappointed in the small clothing store's lack of assortment
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Recent Examples of assortment
But the assortment of debuts — especially in the Un Certain Regard competition — has rarely matched the star power on display this year.
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 20 May 2025
The bakery’s menu includes sweet and savory pastries, breads, donuts (including mochi and croissant varieties), breakfast sandwiches, salads and wraps, as well as an assortment of hot and cold coffee drinks.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2025
Best of all, the scent of mint repels an assortment of watermelon pests, including flea beetles and aphids, and mint and watermelon pair beautifully together in recipes, like watermelon, feta, and mint salad.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
There is an assortment of recipes in these booklets, ranging from appetizers and soups to main courses, side dishes and delicious desserts.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 14 May 2025
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 20 May 2025
The bakery’s menu includes sweet and savory pastries, breads, donuts (including mochi and croissant varieties), breakfast sandwiches, salads and wraps, as well as an assortment of hot and cold coffee drinks.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2025
Best of all, the scent of mint repels an assortment of watermelon pests, including flea beetles and aphids, and mint and watermelon pair beautifully together in recipes, like watermelon, feta, and mint salad.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
There is an assortment of recipes in these booklets, ranging from appetizers and soups to main courses, side dishes and delicious desserts.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assortment
Noun
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Hummingbirds adore the red varieties, while native bees and butterflies are always buzzing about the blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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For a variety of reasons, including delays tied to the need for workers with proper security clearances, Boeing may or may not be able to complete the order before the end of President Donald Trump’s second term.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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These significant enrollment declines not only jeopardize the future of Black families but also diminish the diversity of our workforce.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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This affected the prairie’s biological diversity as rivers were rerouted, synthetic nitrogen became a standard fertilizer and the delicate symbiosis of the prairie was uprooted.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2025
Noun
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But at the foot of the stage, the artists, including Ms. Sherald and Jordan Casteel, sang along with the group’s three-song medley, word for word.—
Sandra E. Garcia,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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With strong performances in breaststroke and a solid foundation in freestyle and butterfly, the medley seemed like a better fit at the time, and the change worked.—
Casey Murphy,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Noun
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In jumbles of old stones that, to me, are barely legible as the remains of buildings, Cocon López could see the entire timeline of old Aké and how later people interacted with and repurposed what came before.—
Lizzie Wade,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2025
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Other approaches include showing a collage of identities or reflecting diversity across the persona set.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Its concerns, ironically, feel far too logistical for a figure whose cold calculations disguised a more vivid and monstrously human collage.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
20 May 2025
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“Assortment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assortment. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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