The reasons for their decision were 'many and various'. [=they had many different reasons]
He has lived in places as 'various' as New York and Beijing.
She has worked at 'various' publishing companies.
(..) But some people say I don't have a heart. - Why would they say that? - Because they know me well. Continue. Do you have any interests outside of work? I enjoy various physical pursuits. You're unmarried, oh you were adopted at age four. That's a matter of public record. I'm sorry I didn't... (..)2015 Fifty Shades of Grey