How to Use variety in a Sentence

variety

noun
  • I was surprised by the variety of the choices that were available.
  • My life needs more variety.
  • The menu caters to a variety of skin goals.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
  • One variety, hoya kerii, is even shaped like a heart.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Berries, seeds, or nuts can be added for variety.
    — Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 18 June 2026
  • Some varieties may taste tart and acidic.
    — Joy Emeh, Health, 20 Jan. 2026
  • The fan events aren’t of the one-size-fits-all variety.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 June 2026
  • The Tigers could fill that in a variety of ways.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Eating a variety of foods can help in two ways.
    — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The spread of the mushroom could pose a risk to a variety of species.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Choose from a variety of styles for men and women.
    — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Choose from a variety of styles for men and women.
    — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Choose from a variety of styles for men and women.
    — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
  • For a first visit, three hikes give a good sense of that variety.
    — Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
  • It can be done in a variety of ways to work for almost any style of home.
    — Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
  • There's a good variety, so have a look at the full list below.
    — Ars Staff, Ars Technica, 5 Apr. 2018
  • It’s made of warm fleece and comes in a variety of colors.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
  • But many hybrid varieties will last two or three years at most.
    — Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Shears enable you to make quick, blunt cuts on a variety of hair lengths.
    — Stephanie Jarrett, chicagotribune.com, 2 Apr. 2021
  • Here’s a variety of events through the season to keep an eye out for.
    — Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 17 June 2026
  • Pumpkins are priced by size and variety, not by weight.
    — Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Label the bag with the date, seed type and variety.
    — Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Old wood hydrangeas are varieties that bloom on last year’s stems.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
  • These bears live in a variety of dry and moist forests and in some tall grasslands.
    — Fox News, 10 Mar. 2020
  • That’s not to say there isn’t some garden-variety voyeurism at play.
    — Meghan O'Gieblyn, Wired, 24 Jan. 2022
  • Then there are cream puffs and cream horns, as well as a variety of cupcakes and small cakes.
    — cleveland, 12 July 2021
  • There is also a variety of food.
    — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Want to try a few other varieties?
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
  • The variety is part of the appeal.
    — Allison Palmer updated June 4, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
  • Students come from a variety of places.
    — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026

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