of varying size vs of varying sizes

Both "of varying size" and "of varying sizes" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Of varying size" is used when referring to a singular noun that comes in different sizes, while "of varying sizes" is used when referring to multiple items that come in different sizes.

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of varying size

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a singular noun that comes in different sizes.

This phrase is used when describing a single item or entity that has different sizes or dimensions.

Examples:

The store sells shoes of varying size to accommodate all customers.
The company offers a range of shirts of varying size to fit different body types.

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In the end, we're left with many orange slices of varying size
These are mammals of varying size, which gather in large numbers to reproduce on either land or ice.
Prosciutto Toscano can also be released to the market as a boned product, i.e. sliced or in portions of varying size and weight.
The CoR points out that the research establishments and their ways of working are versatile; new knowledge can be produced in establishments of varying size and type.
Mr President, Mr President of the Commission, all the political strategies presented are certainly very attractive, but, in many cases, they could come up against obstacles of varying size if they are not supported by a completely reliable organisational and administrative system.
This initiative could be a point of reference, along with other initiatives already in the pipeline, for major cities and towns of varying sizes when promoting cooperation at local level.
The basins are of varying sizes hollowed out of a single block of solid marble from the area of Canaloni di Colonnata.
Some 300 Swiss companies of varying sizes and from different backgrounds have joined the ÖBU network with a shared mission: further development of the Swiss economy according to the principles of sustainability.
Unground acacia gum occurs as white or yellowish-white spheroidal tears of varying sizes or as angular fragments and is sometimes mixed with darker fragments.
A product named 'fused magnesia chrome' in form of irregular grey granules, fragments or powder of varying grain size, with a non-stoichiometric composition of magnesium oxide and chromium oxide.
By varying the size of the flutes, I can get any notes I wish.
Plus... I have pants that are varying in size.
Plus... I have pants that are varying in size.
You can get the brush size varying in three ways:
The Communication Infrastructure must offer connection sizes varying from 2 Mbps up to 155 Mbps or higher.
Six individuals of varying blood and genetic markers.
This leaves open the possibility of varying interpretation, a source of legal difficulties for both patients and health providers.
At global level, there is a wide range of fair trade players and stakeholders of varying quality.
The top soil has the texture of river mud and is of varying depth.
Lung problems (including inflammatory processes of varying histopathology and/ or fibrosis) have been reported rarely.

Alternatives:

of different size
of different sizes

of varying sizes

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to multiple items that come in different sizes.

This phrase is used when describing multiple items or entities that have different sizes or dimensions.