Synonyms of VARIETIES

noun

1. a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

   • ASSORTMENT12
   • MIXTURE16
   • MISCELLANY17
   • MISCELLANEA15
   • VARIETY13
   • SALMAGUNDI14
   • SMORGASBORD17
   • POTPOURRI13
   • MOTLEY11

   Also: mixed bag.

2. noticeable heterogeneity

   • DIVERSENESS15
   • DIVERSITY16
   • VARIETY13

   Also: multifariousness.

3. (biology) a taxonomic category consisting of members of a species that differ from others of the same species in minor but heritable characteristics

   • VARIETY13

4. a show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances

   • VARIETY13

   Also: variety show.

5. a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

   • KIND9
   • SORT4
   • FORM9
   • VARIETY13

6. a difference that is usually pleasant

   • VARIETY13
   • CHANGE12