Variety
Entertainment trade publication
Variety is difference or diversity—the presence of multiple distinct forms, types, or options.
A variety of factors contributed to the outcome.
The word also names a specific type within a category: a variety of apple, a variety of English.
The saying variety is the spice of life suggests that diversity makes existence more interesting.
Variety entertainment mixes different acts—comedy, music, acrobatics—in a single show.
Type or caring
- sortMethod of ordering
- categoryA class of things
- classGrouping by shared traits
- typeCategory sharing traits
species · breed · strain · form · version · genus · classification · denomination
Mixed collection of things
- mixtureCombined but unbonded substances
- rangeExtent of variation
- medleyVaried mixture or blend
- arrayOrdered collection or display
selection · mix · blend · collection · multiplicity · heterogeneity · miscellany · potpourri
Quality of being original
- freshnessState of being unspoiled
- differenceWay things contrast
- alternationSequential interchange of elements
- contrastNotable difference between things
shift · departure · unpredictability · spontaneity · fluctuation · transformation · modification · deviation
Bred plant variety
- hybridThing of mixed parentage
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- strainExcessive stretching force
- seedlingRecently sprouted young plant
grafted · clone · specimen · stock · rootstock · crossbreed · species · mutation
Theatrical variety entertainment
- cabaretLive entertainment venue
- revueMusical variety entertainment
- burlesqueExaggerated mockery or risqué variety
- sketchHasty informal drawing
act · showgirl · comedian · juggler · magician · emcee · chorus · musical
Attention, stake, or fee
- flavorCharacteristic taste quality
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- zestKeen enjoyment or peel
- seasoningSubstance improving food taste
color · richness · texture · dimension · liveliness · vitality · stimulation · enhancement
kind
Type or caring
type · species · breed · strain · form · version · genus · classification · denomination · ilk
assortment
Mixed collection of things
array · selection · mix · blend · collection · multiplicity · heterogeneity · miscellany · potpourri · diversity
novelty
Quality of being original
- freshnessState of being unspoiled
- differenceWay things contrast
- alternationSequential interchange of elements
contrast · shift · departure · unpredictability · spontaneity · fluctuation · transformation · modification · deviation · irregularity
cultivar
Bred plant variety
seedling · grafted · clone · specimen · stock · rootstock · crossbreed · species · mutation · selection
vaudeville
Theatrical variety entertainment
- cabaretLive entertainment venue
- revueMusical variety entertainment
- burlesqueExaggerated mockery or risqué variety
sketch · act · showgirl · comedian · juggler · magician · emcee · chorus · musical · skit
interest
Attention, stake, or fee
- flavorCharacteristic taste quality
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- zestKeen enjoyment or peel
seasoning · color · richness · texture · dimension · liveliness · vitality · stimulation · enhancement · piquancy
- media outletsNPR, newspaper, magazine, news channel, tv station
- magazinesmagazine, issue, periodical, publication, design magazine
- music magazinesRolling Stone, NME, Billboard, Spin, Pitchfork
- Performing Arts MagazinesPlaybill
- trade publicationstrade journals, trade journal, trade magazines, industry news
- mediatelevision, mass media, news, broadcasting, video
Varietyuniformity
State of being identical
sameness · homogeneity · monotony · conformity · consistency
Varietymonotony
Tiresome lack of change
sameness · routine · repetition · tedium · predictability
Varietymonologue
Uninterrupted solo address
drama · one-man show · straight play · narrative · solo performance
- variety showProgram mixing different performances
- garden varietyUnremarkably typical
- variety packMixed selection in one package
- variety storeShop selling cheap miscellany
- variety actsAssorted stage entertainments
- variety show hostPresenter of mixed entertainment