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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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025
This is also true for graphite, used in battery electrodes and a variety of industrial applications.
—Scott L. Montgomery, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
Summary Wounds that heal slower do so for a variety of reasons.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2025
Fans of the tangy, extra-airy doughnuts that come with a variety of fillings often line up hours before sales start for a chance to purchase some of the limited supply the Dunkels produce.
—Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 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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