variously
adverb
var·i·ous·ly
ˈver-ē-əs-lē 
1
: in various ways : at various times
was variously occupied teaching, farming, and clerking
2
: by various designations
known variously as principal, headmaster, and rector
Examples of variously in a Sentence
He has been variously described as a hero and a villain.
The term is spelled variously in different places.
The concept of freedom has been variously understood by different people.
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Alastair Shuttleworth, Pitchfork, 2 May 2026
In their new job, they will be tasked working collaboratively to develop exhibitions that will variously complement and inspire the institution’s public programming and the performing arts events for which it is known.
—News Desk, Artforum, 1 May 2026
Helen is depicted variously in art and literature as both a transgressor and as a victim of abduction.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
Located above the Pirates of the Caribbean ride in New Orleans Square, 21 Royal Street was used variously over the years as an exhibit and gallery space and since 2017 has been the location of an extravagant private dining experience.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Variously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/variously. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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