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variety
A collection containing a variety of sorts of things
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noun
A collection containing a variety of sorts of things
“A great assortment of cars was on display”
noun
Noticeable heterogeneity
“A diversity of possibilities”
noun
(biology) a taxonomic category consisting of members of a species that differ from others of the same species in minor but heritable characteristics
“Varieties are frequently recognized in botany”
noun
A show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances
noun
A category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
“Sculpture is a form of art”
noun
A difference that is usually pleasant
“He goes to France for variety”
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A great assortment of cars was on display
He had a variety of disorders
A veritable smorgasbord of religions
A diversity of possibilities
The range and variety of his work is amazing
Varieties are frequently recognized in botany
Sculpture is a form of art
What kinds of desserts are there?
He goes to France for variety
It is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic
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