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(noun) multifariousness, diverseness, diversity
noticeable heterogeneity
a diversity of possibilities; the range and variety of his work is amazing
(noun) change
a difference that is usually pleasant
he goes to France for variety; it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
sculpture is a form of art; what kinds of desserts are there?
(noun) variety show
a show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances
(noun) smorgasbord, salmagundi, assortment, potpourri, miscellanea, miscellany, mixed bag, mixture, motley
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
a great assortment of cars was on display; he had a variety of disorders; a veritable smorgasbord of religions