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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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2
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
The range in itself attests to the varied ramifications of Brancusi’s corpus. — Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Aug. 2026 The terrain is varied, both spiritual and physical, and seems to cover land and sea, thanks to Current 93’s mariner-like contributions. — Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
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The dozens of similar shows that have followed, many of them starring Kidman as well—she can also be found in The Undoing, Expats, Nine Perfect Strangers, and The Perfect Couple—have varied in quality. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 6 Aug. 2026 Rainfall totals across the metro varied widely, with many areas receiving between 1 and 3 inches. — Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 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
  • Instead, an eclectic mix of African textiles, Japanese artworks, Turkish rugs, and British ceramics mirrors the round-the-world curiosities of the neighboring British Museum.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Fantastic Fest, the most reliably eclectic and unapologetically strange American film festival on the fall calendar, has unveiled a lineup that promises to delight any cinephile whose tastes lie outside the conventional.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of eclectic
Adjective
  • Portuguese touches are incorporated here too; the blanket on the bed comes from Burel and is made using wool from Serra de Estrela sheep into colorful, contemporary designs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • But the city of Smyrna is trying to change that, turning some of those refrigerator-sized metal cabinets into colorful works of public art.
    — Brian Unger, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of colorful
Verb
  • However, his statement differed from the witness who described what happened.
    — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Though the picture has differed from race to race, the candidates have generally espoused a populist, anti-establishment message focused on economic issues, mobilizing their base and overcoming serious funding disadvantages.
    — Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of differed
Verb
  • The small business, incorporated in 2017, changed its name from Hanes Road Carryout to Beaver’s Mini Mart in January 2025, according to the paperwork.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Stanford is his first college coaching job, but Richard said his approach hasn’t changed.
    — Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of changed
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  • His comments ranged widely, covering the latest battlefield developments, efforts to counter Russian ballistic attacks, the state of peace negotiations, Ukraine’s budgetary challenges and the political turmoil surrounding Fedorov’s dismissal.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Conversations ranged from futuristic descriptions of everyday flying car trips to the ongoing struggles over funding for electric transit buses.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of ranged
Verb
  • Ottawa’s pipeline was highly ranked for years, but as its top young players have aged out of prospect status, the situation has shifted drastically.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In recent years, the Army shifted more of its recruiting effort into large Democratic-leaning cities after traditional recruiting strongholds in the South, rural America and the suburbs could no longer produce enough qualified volunteers.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of shifted
Adjective
  • Ampadu signed for Chelsea from Exeter City in 2017, joining at the age of 16, but made only 12 appearances and had mixed experiences during loan spells at Sheffield United, RB Leipzig, Venezia and Spezia.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Complex documents with tables, charts and mixed content need each content type scored separately, since a model can nail text while mangling a table.
    — Sriram Bhargav Madhav, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixed
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  • Pay attention to ordinary pleasures, like a warm bed on a cold night, a good cup of coffee, or a brightly colored bird outside the window.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Oyster shells—colored brown, gray, or white externally—have the roughest texture of the three bivalves.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026
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