assorted
adjective
as·sort·ed
ə-ˈsȯr-təd 
1
: suited especially by nature or character
an ill-assorted pair
2
: consisting of various kinds
assorted chocolates
Examples of assorted in a Sentence
a box of assorted cheeses
a box of assorted chocolates
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The journal page is among the items in the exhibit, along with assorted mementos from throughout her career and childhood.
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Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2025
The wholesaler needs to make a profit and has its own margin model, marketing programs, fees and assorted expenses that suppliers must cover from its gross margin and trade and marketing spends.
—Errol Schweizer, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Guests dined on an array of appetizers, including coconut shrimp, spicy jerk chicken skewers, mini burgers and assorted cheeses.
—Tricia Despres, People.com, 16 June 2025
Mayor Karen Bass ordered the curfew to be in effect from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. in downtown Los Angeles, which houses City Hall, the main county criminal courthouse, LAPD headquarters and federal buildings that have been the target of protests leading to hundreds of arrests and assorted property damage.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
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Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2025
The wholesaler needs to make a profit and has its own margin model, marketing programs, fees and assorted expenses that suppliers must cover from its gross margin and trade and marketing spends.
—Errol Schweizer, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Guests dined on an array of appetizers, including coconut shrimp, spicy jerk chicken skewers, mini burgers and assorted cheeses.
—Tricia Despres, People.com, 16 June 2025
Mayor Karen Bass ordered the curfew to be in effect from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. in downtown Los Angeles, which houses City Hall, the main county criminal courthouse, LAPD headquarters and federal buildings that have been the target of protests leading to hundreds of arrests and assorted property damage.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for assorted
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“Assorted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assorted. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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assorted
adjective
as·sort·ed
ə-ˈsȯrt-əd
1
: consisting of various kinds
assorted cheeses
2
: matching or fitting together
an ill-assorted pair
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