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as in variety
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
an assortment of nails at the bottom of my tool box
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as in diversity
the quality or state of being composed of many different elements or types
we were disappointed in the small clothing store's lack of assortment
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Recent Examples of assortment
There’s a big crowd sipping on an assortment of cocktails from the open bar while watching the results come in.
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Curbed Staff, Curbed, 6 Nov. 2024
What's in the Military Aid Package According to the DoD, the package—which will be drawn from U.S. inventories—will include a large assortment of equipment and weapons.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
The partnership will continue in late 2025 when Sydney Evan will launch a new assortment of styles to coincide with the theatrical release of Wicked Part Two.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
And, don't miss the gift shop, which has an amazing assortment of jewelry, kachina figures and more.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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Curbed Staff, Curbed, 6 Nov. 2024
What's in the Military Aid Package According to the DoD, the package—which will be drawn from U.S. inventories—will include a large assortment of equipment and weapons.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
The partnership will continue in late 2025 when Sydney Evan will launch a new assortment of styles to coincide with the theatrical release of Wicked Part Two.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
And, don't miss the gift shop, which has an amazing assortment of jewelry, kachina figures and more.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assortment
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Studies have shown the cannabis plant can help with a variety of medical ailments, including anxiety.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The rapper has been involved with a variety of political causes, largely Democratic ones, per the newspaper.Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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The company remains committed to sustainability and social impact, with initiatives aimed at reducing emissions and promoting diversity and inclusion within its workforce.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Festivals are spaces that celebrate art, cultural diversity, and community, bringing people together.Variety, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The show was also intentional about embracing younger artists blazing new trails in the industry — from a medley with up-and-coming urban artists Eladio Carrión, Quevedo, Myke Towers, to a Spanglish performance by Joe Jonas and Ela Taubert, who is nominated for best new artist.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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For example, roasted turnips turned up in the second course, among a medley of root vegetables.Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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Owners’ names now read like jumbles of computer code, retirement homes or rock bands: Silver Sage, Dream Homes, Blue Apple, P Fin VII, Wref II, 3xs2, Vivid, Straight Red Lines, TKJK, Jags Proper.Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2024
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Think of it instead as a Rube Goldberg machine, reimagining doodles as dense jumbles of steps and if-then rules.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2024
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One study showed that kids who played with salt-dough for 25 minutes, rather than completing a text-copying task, were subsequently more creative in a collage activity.Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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The printer delivers glossy prints with vibrant colors, and the companion app provides useful features like collages, templates, and basic filters to enhance your photos all for under $100.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Assortment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assortment. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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