variety as in a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
- "a great assortment of cars was on display"
- "he had a variety of disorders"
- "a veritable smorgasbord of religions"
Synonyms
- assortmenta collection containing a variety of sorts of things; the act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type
- mixture(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding) ; any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients; a collection containing a variety of sorts of things; an event that combines things in a mixture; the act of mixing together
- mixed baga collection containing a variety of sorts of things
- miscellanya collection containing a variety of sorts of things; an anthology of short literary pieces and poems and ballads etc.
- miscellaneaa collection containing a variety of sorts of things
- salmagundia collection containing a variety of sorts of things; cooked meats and eggs and vegetables usually arranged in rows around the plate and dressed with a salad dressing
- smorgasborda collection containing a variety of sorts of things; an assortment of foods starting with herring or smoked eel or salmon etc with bread and butter
- potpourria collection containing a variety of sorts of things; a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources ; a jar of mixed flower petals and spices used as perfume
- motleyconsisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds; having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly; make something more diverse and varied; make motley; a collection containing a variety of sorts of things; a garment made of motley (especially a court jester's costume) ; a multicolored woolen fabric woven of mixed threads in 14th to 17th century England
variety as in noticeable heterogeneity
- "a diversity of possibilities"
- "the range and variety of his work is amazing"
Synonyms
- diversenessnoticeable heterogeneity
- diversitynoticeable heterogeneity; the condition or result of being changeable
- multifariousnessnoticeable heterogeneity
variety as in (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"
variety as in a show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances
Synonyms
- variety showa show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances
variety as in a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
- "sculpture is a form of art"
- "what kinds of desserts are there?"
Synonyms
- kinda category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality; having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; agreeable, conducive to comfort; tolerant and forgiving under provocation
- sortexamine in order to test suitability; arrange or order by classes or categories; a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality; an approximate definition or example; a person of a particular character or nature; an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion
- formcreate (as an entity); to compose or represent; develop into a distinctive entity; give shape or form to; make something, usually for a specific function; establish or impress firmly in the mind; assume a form or shape; the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something; a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality; a perceptual structure; any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline); alternative names for the body of a human being; the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance; the visual appearance of something or someone; a printed document with spaces in which to write; (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups; an arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse; a particular mode in which something is manifested; (physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; a body of students who are taught together; an ability to perform well; a life-size dummy used to display clothes ; a mold for setting concrete
variety as in a difference that is usually pleasant
- "he goes to France for variety"
- "it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic"
Synonyms
- changean event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another; a relational difference between states; the action of changing something; the result of alteration or modification; the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due; a thing that is different; a different or fresh set of clothes; coins of small denomination regarded collectively; money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency; a difference that is usually pleasant; cause to change; undergo a change; become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence; lay aside, abandon, or leave for another; change clothes; exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category; give to, and receive from, one another; change from one vehicle or transportation line to another; become deeper in tone; remove or replace the coverings of