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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
Colorado is a state with a widely varied electorate that's becomes more solidly Democratic in recent decades, but which still holds a strong conservative and libertarian streak. — Joanna Ossinger, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 The museum’s statement lists the same personal information identified in the complaint as having been compromised, and added that categories of data varied across individuals. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
Others varied the potatoes and went with diced frozen ones or crispy tots. — Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026 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 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. diverse
  8. colored
Adjective
  • The six-part series, from the mind of Cortesi, follows Maddy Caruso, a British wedding planner for an eclectic list of clients in the Italian countryside.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The story will follow Maddy Caruso, a British wedding planner for an eclectic list of clients in the stunning Italian countryside.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of eclectic
Adjective
  • The change extends across the company’s cereal portfolio, which includes colorful favorites Lucky Charms and Trix, plus Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Chex, Wheaties, Reese’s Puffs, Kix and the seasonal Monster Cereals, among others.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
  • This was the era when Parton discovered that her fearless purview and colorful fashion sense could attract fans well beyond her core country constituency.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of colorful
Verb
  • During Wednesday’s council presentation, city staff responded to those concerns by explaining how rates were set, how bids were evaluated and why the process differed from the water and sewer rate increases.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • However, his statement differed from the witness who described what happened.
    — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of differed
Verb
  • That has changed quietly, with robots now performing important roles in operating rooms, hospital wards, rehabilitation centers, and corridors around the world.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Tehran’s own understanding of deterrence has also changed over the course of the war.
    — Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of changed
Verb
  • Decoys ranged from something big like an unsecured load, to easy-to-overlook details like a crack in the passenger side frame, a wiper blade missing, or a loose lug nut.
    — Alice Barlow, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The temperatures in Santa Barbara during the week Mireles was reported missing ranged from 79 to 81 degrees.
    — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of ranged
Verb
  • The Cook Political Report recently shifted Texas into its toss-up category, from a race considered to lean Republican.
    — Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2026
  • From their second year onward, the prizes shifted their focus to unusual but authentic research, both in response to criticism and to establish greater credibility.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of shifted
Adjective
  • This reframes California's economic health, highlighting a vibrant, diverse entrepreneurial spirit that continues to shine.
    — Lisa Curtis, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • But a new study has found reliable evidence that this formative process involved more diverse species also making the transition.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of diverse
Adjective
  • This 24-ounce stainless steel Owala + Starbucks water bottle features a cream-colored finish with vibrant seasonal accents and a playful pumpkin design.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Dark and colored materials absorb more solar energy and consequently heat up.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026
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