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adjective

ˈver-ēd How to pronounce varied (audio)
Definition of variednext
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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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varied

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verb

past tense of vary
1
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 ranged
to occur within a continuous range of variation the appliance store is offering discounts that vary from 10 to 40 percent, depending upon the brand

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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
Adjective
Her varied career took her into Larry David's orbit with a recurring role as Loretta on Curb Your Enthusiasm, another recurring role on Empire, and a return to soaps on The Young and the Restless. — Maggie Fremont, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026 Explore the Arts Scene From rotating exhibitions at the Vero Beach Museum of Art to live performances at Riverside Theatre and Vero Beach Opera, the cultural offerings in town are both varied and vibrant. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Verb
Before then, such cases were prosecuted under a patchwork of local ordinances that varied across the country. — Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 22 June 2026 Meanings The meanings assigned to the hillbilly and the rhetoric in which the hillbilly has appeared has varied throughout the term’s history. — Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for varied
Recent Examples of Synonyms for varied
  1. eclectic
  2. colorful
  3. differed
  4. changed
  5. ranged
  6. shifted
  7. mixed
  8. colored
Adjective
  • The British filmmaker has assembled an eclectic cast to play the heroes and goddesses, sorceresses and swineherds.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 July 2026
  • Taking a cue from nickelodeon piano players, composer John Powell steers the mood with a vibrantly eclectic score of sprightly ragtime, violin pathos and popcorn crescendos.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of eclectic
Adjective
  • The coast is dotted with colorful fishing villages, while the region’s interior is made up of rolling green hills and gently sloped vineyards.
    — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • Fast-food chain Sonic, for instance, has a timely deal and colorful commemorative cups.
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of colorful
Verb
  • Their methods differed, yet each viewed the country as more than another African partner.
    — Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Why temperatures differed so much Triple-digit heat in places like Stovepipe Wells, California, is driven by a combination of geography and summer sun that makes the desert one of the most efficient heating environments on Earth.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of differed
Verb
  • On top of that, ESPN announcers said the humidity changed the consistency of the buns.
    — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026
  • The composition of the bar changed dramatically as many Loyalist lawyers departed, others were jailed and younger lawyers assumed responsibilities previously held by members of the colonial establishment.
    — Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of changed
Verb
  • Blue Jays outfielder Myles Straw threw a perfect bottom of the eighth with pitches that ranged between 38 mph and 61 mph.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
  • The last time that ratio ranged so high was in the mid-2000s, at the peak of the millennial housing bubble, Pew reports.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of ranged
Verb
  • Rusak had spent months showing Ngo flat, organic-leaning designs before something shifted.
    — Jessica Salter, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • State officials updated guidance for traffic stops involving legally armed drivers and Ramsey County law enforcement agencies shifted away from stopping drivers solely for equipment violations, such as broken taillights.
    — Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026
Definition of shifted
Adjective
  • Despite its mixed reception and the eventual drama surrounding its star, Karla Sofía Gascón, and the following implosion during awards season, it got nominated for best picture at the 2023 Academy Awards, and Vaccarello got close to Oscar glory.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026
  • Within individual subgroups, results are mixed and don’t show uniform, systemwide gains.
    — Kendall Deas, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
Definition of mixed
Adjective
  • Saperavi is the starting point for reds — the name means dye in Georgian, a reference to its extraordinary pigmentation, one of only a handful of grapes in the world with naturally colored flesh and juice.
    — Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • People are encouraged to drink plenty of water, wear lightweight, light-colored clothing, and avoid outdoor activities during the warmest parts fo the day.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
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