Synonyms for

Varieties

Verb / vɜ:ˈaɪʌti:z / Another word for varieties — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The quality or state of being different or diverse; a type or kind of something.

Synonyms & similar words

potpourri mixedbag mixture kind change salmagundi miscellany multifariousness motley diversity assortment smorgasbord variety diverseness sort form varietyshow miscellanea assortment diversity range selection multiplicity array mixture mix blend combination medley assortment collection group set family species breed type kind

Synonyms by register

Formal

types kinds sorts classifications

Informal

makes models styles flavors

Literary

strains species forms

Antonyms

sameness uniformity monotony consistency homogeneity likeness

Common collocations

  • many varieties
  • different varieties
  • new varieties
  • rare varieties
  • common varieties
  • cultivated varieties
  • wild varieties

Word family

noun variety
verb vary
adjective variable
adverb variably

Usage note

While 'varieties' often refers to distinct types within a species, it can also be used more broadly to mean diversity or a range of different things.

Example sentences

  1. The store carries a variety of snacks.
  2. There are many varieties of apples.
  3. The restaurant offers a variety of dishes.
  4. The zoo has a variety of animals from all over the world.
  5. The garden has a variety of flowers and plants.

Quotes

  • 'Variety's the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavor.' - William Cowper
  • 'In the variety of its charms and the power of its spell, I know of no place in the world which can compare with it.' - Hiram Bingham
  • 'I like the variety. But basically I'm a girl from the Bronx.' - Jennifer Lopez

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