Showing or having different forms, types, or qualities; not the same throughout
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In that copying, he saw a varied and agreeable world.The artist's portfolio demonstrated a varied range of techniques.Living in a city offers a varied cultural experience.
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Various
/ˈveəriəs/
Having different kinds, forms, or qualities
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It is infinitely the most various sort.Various banks might not be so friendly in the future.Goldberg manipulated various switches on the machine.
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Varied indicates a range or diversity within a single group or series, like a varied menu with different dishes.
Various suggests multiple distinct items or people without necessarily implying diversity among them.
Think of varied as suggesting different types within one category, while various refers to multiple items without the need to be part of the same group.