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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
Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Everybody knows that you are supposed to eat a varied diet with many different types of foods that provide many different nutrients.
—Rachel Sugar, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The teammates’ reactions varied from sincere thanks, to confusion, to insider knowledge that a prank must be in the works.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 23 Oct. 2025
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There are varied, complex and often interrelated reasons why so many Venezuelans have made Westonzuela their home.
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First, the public’s opinion has varied.
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More than 550 people attended to cheer on the eclectic group of trailblazers, stars and out-and-out icons.—
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The eclectic design mixes the modern and the historic bones of the building, and the rooftop bar offers splendid views of the city.—
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Eating a variety of colorful fruits provides essential vitamins that help immune cells develop, communicate, and respond effectively.—
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When the colorful bracts on poinsettia plants fade, prune them away by cutting the bare stems at a leaf node.—
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Its results differed from the state’s for some varieties tested, including Similac’s Soy Isomil, which was contaminant-free in Consumer Reports’ testing but had some heavy metals in the state’s.—
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The trio avoided politics because Patti's beliefs differed from Ronald and Nancy's conservative perspectives.—
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Over time, from edition to edition, the aesthetic of its illustrations changed.—
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This loss had to be especially tough for the Jayhawks, considering a controversial holding call on KU changed the momentum of the game.—
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Republican leaders only need five additional votes to fund the government, and the group involved in the talks has ranged from 10 to 12 Democratic senators.—
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Republican leaders in the Senate only need five additional votes to fund the government, and the group involved in the talks has ranged from 10 to 12 Democratic senators.—
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In an interview with Interesting Engineering at CES, Flywing representative Troye Qu said the company intentionally shifted focus away from cameras as passive recording tools.—
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Good briefly put the vehicle in reverse, then shifted into drive and hit the gas, with the wheels seemingly turned to the right instead of directly ahead toward Ross.—
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Participants can sculpt with air-dry clay, paint on canvas, or craft a collage or mixed-media piece such as a design vision board.—
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The experience left them with mixed emotions.—
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During this time, monarchs cluster together in packed colonies for warmth—in a good year, thousands of monarchs might rest on a single tree, creating a kaleidoscope of brilliantly colored wings.—
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Remember, a hard freeze will still damage them, turning them mushy and off-colored.—
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“Varied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varied. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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