mixed reaction
noun
: a variety of responses among people
There has been a mixed reaction to the new policy.
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Here, Newsweek explores how American Eagle is navigating its comeback with Kelce, what PR experts say about the brand's strategy to include more diversity — and the mixed reaction the campaign has sparked online.
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Any federal action in Kansas City is likely to receive a mixed reaction from Missouri Republicans, who control every statewide office and both chambers of the General Assembly.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
Niccol’s policies have received a mixed reaction from customers and staff.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2025
Analysts on Friday had a mixed reaction to the results.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Aug. 2025
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Any federal action in Kansas City is likely to receive a mixed reaction from Missouri Republicans, who control every statewide office and both chambers of the General Assembly.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
Niccol’s policies have received a mixed reaction from customers and staff.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2025
Analysts on Friday had a mixed reaction to the results.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Aug. 2025
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“Mixed reaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mixed%20reaction. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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