Synonyms for

Variety

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

Definition

the quality or state of being different or diverse; a collection of different things or types

Synonyms & similar words

potpourri mixedbag mixture kind change salmagundi miscellany multifariousness motley diversity assortment smorgasbord diverseness sort form varietyshow miscellanea diversity range assortment mix multiplicity selection array mixture medley heterogeneity miscellany collection combo melange spectrum disparity difference variation fluctuation divergence

Synonyms by register

Formal

diversity assortment multitude discrepancy

Informal

mix range selection different kinds

Literary

kaleidoscope tapestry array

Antonyms

sameness uniformity monotony consistency homogeneity identity

Common collocations

  • wide variety
  • great variety
  • variety of options
  • variety of choices
  • variety of reasons
  • variety of dishes
  • variety of styles
  • variety of goods

Word family

noun variety
verb vary
adjective various
adverb variously

Usage note

While 'variety' often implies a positive difference, it can also refer to mere difference without positive connotation. Be mindful of context when using it.

Example sentences

  1. I like to try a variety of new foods.
  2. There is a variety of colors in the rainbow.
  3. The store had a variety of toys for sale.
  4. My garden has a variety of flowers.
  5. The school offers a variety of after-school clubs.

Quotes

  • Variety is the spice of life.
  • In all things it is better to hope than to despair. The hopeful man sees success where others see failure, sunshine where others see shadows and storm.
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it.

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