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as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts
the museum's highly varied collection of works of art
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as in colorful
marked by a variety of usually vivid colors
an annual springtime event during which birders get to observe these migratory birds in their varied breeding plumage
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as in differed
to be unlike; to not be the same
opinions by experts on the subject vary
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as in changed
to make different in some way
varied the method occasionally for the sake of experimentation
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as in shifted
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
terrain that constantly varied as we traveled from the coast to the interior
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Recent Examples of varied
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The varied kebab plate for two is a satisfying feast.
—Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
While the number of honorees per country varied based on the population and qualifying companies in each area, ultimately, the 850 companies with the highest scores earned a ranking on our list, which spans 48 countries.
—Rachel Rabkin Peachman, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Polling stations are opening up across the U.S. for varied hours during Election Day, and Newsweek has compiled a map of the different times.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The varied kebab plate for two is a satisfying feast.
—Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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The debate about 'school choice' How much ESA programs cost has varied from state to state -- in Arizona, the ESA program has been estimated by the state governor's office to cost the state $943,795,600 for the 2024 fiscal year for roughly 79,728 students.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
While the number of honorees per country varied based on the population and qualifying companies in each area, ultimately, the 850 companies with the highest scores earned a ranking on our list, which spans 48 countries.
—Rachel Rabkin Peachman, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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The eclectic band includes a poet, an opera singer, a violinist, a pianist and two people who play the bandura, Ukraine’s traditional 62-string instrument that looks a bit like an oversize lute.Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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West View This eclectic four-bedroom home is 15 to 20 minutes' drive from downtown.The Week Staff, theweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The touch bevel design gives it a sleek look while the AMOLED display creates a vividly bright and colorful watch face (which can be set to always-on, by the way).Cierra Cowan, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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For spring 2025, the colorful and lively world of Rosie Assoulin is expanding with the launch of the New York luxury brand’s new Core program.Emily Mercer, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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ROIs differed significantly by field of study, with some programs like economics and nursing showing very strong returns, while others like music and cosmetology produced little to no ROI.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Workaholics who enjoyed their work, got carried away by their tasks, and were dedicated to their profession differed in an important way from workaholics who did not enjoy their work.Lieke ten Brummelhuis, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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Starting as exceptionally skilled gunmen using common or market long guns, the profession and its tools have changed beyond all recognition today.Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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Living in Los Angeles changed my life.Alyssa Bereznak, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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There’s a reason predictions ranged wildly from six wins to a playoff bid.Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
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Ideas ranged from asking state lawmakers for new powers on water to working with municipalities to develop a unified regional approach to the matter.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2024
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What this means for future rate cuts With inflation moving closer toward the Fed’s 2% target rate, the central bank has shifted its focus to ensuring the other side of its dual mandate — employment — remains healthy.Alicia Wallace, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Fed’s focus shifted to supporting the job market as hiring slowed this summer and unemployment rose, even while remaining relatively low.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Early research has also explored GLP-1 drugs for nicotine and opioid addiction, with mixed results.Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The City Council’s last two appointments saw mixed results in this year’s election.Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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This would help people determine the creation and edit history of some content created and modified using generative AI tools.Mekela Panditharatne and Shanze Hasan, TIME, 21 Oct. 2024
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There are several risk factors for breast cancer, some that are out of one’s control and others that can be modified.Omer Awan, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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“Varied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varied. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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