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as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts
the museum's highly varied collection of works of art
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as in colorful
marked by a variety of usually vivid colors
an annual springtime event during which birders get to observe these migratory birds in their varied breeding plumage
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as in differed
to be unlike; to not be the same
opinions by experts on the subject vary
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as in changed
to make different in some way
varied the method occasionally for the sake of experimentation
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as in shifted
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
terrain that constantly varied as we traveled from the coast to the interior
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Recent Examples of varied
Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
But while the varied programming has provided viewers with front-row seats into the lives of straight and gay men and women for over a decade, D'Spain is the first transgender person to be featured as an official main cast member.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The Bankrate study also found that rates of financial infidelity varied through generations, with older generations being less likely to have financial secrets.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The poor will bear the brunt of tariffs For Americans, tariffs on Chinese goods could raise prices on household items as varied as aluminum foil, syringes, toys and textiles.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
But while the varied programming has provided viewers with front-row seats into the lives of straight and gay men and women for over a decade, D'Spain is the first transgender person to be featured as an official main cast member.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
Benson explored how the gender gap in listing leadership skills varied across the country.
—Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The Bankrate study also found that rates of financial infidelity varied through generations, with older generations being less likely to have financial secrets.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for varied
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At your literal doorstep was a veritable world capital of social connection, retail nirvana and eclectic dining opportunities.—
David Petitti,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Snag a seat underneath a canopy of palm fronds, where you’ll be surrounded by eclectic art and the sound of live music.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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Curaçao With colorful Dutch architecture, multicultural charm, and an easygoing pace of life, Curaçao attracts sun-seekers from around the world.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Best Restaurants Jack's Beach Bar Set on the sands of Princess Margaret Beach, Jack's Beach Bar embraces its barefoot, beachy feel while offering an elevated dining experience with fresh cuisine and colorful cocktails.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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What differed this time around was how Rousteing’s take on showiness relied strongly on organic form, animal print, and fetishism than its usual out-there irreverence.—
Julian Randall,
Essence,
6 Mar. 2025
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Where the batteries differed is their approach of charging/ discharging rates when compared to their maximum capacity.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2025
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Please note that no Board policies have changed at this time.—
CB Cotton,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Gray has changed grocery store chains for her weekly shopping.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2025
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The comedian Jamie Loftus’s previous podcasts have ranged wildly in subject matter—Mensa meetings, Floridian spiritualists, the comic-strip character Cathy—but benefited equally from her attention to detail.—
Marnie Shure,
The Atlantic,
24 Dec. 2024
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The victims ranged in age from 12- to 44- years-old, police said.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
23 Dec. 2024
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Around midseason, Browns coaching consultant Mike Vrabel shifted his primary focus from helping the tight ends to helping the offensive line.—
Zac Jackson,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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The nature of crime shifted from arson to armed robbery.—
Cary Goodman,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Earnings could be driven by slightly higher net interest income, although the performance of other segments could be more mixed.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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But its moves are delivering a mixed message to the petroleum industry.—
Scott L. Montgomery,
The Conversation,
11 Apr. 2025
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The initial list of eligible communities could be modified if not enough people apply to buy homes, or if there aren’t enough eligible homes on the market.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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Not to be redistributed, copied, or modified in any way.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Varied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varied. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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