as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts
a box of assorted chocolates
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as in classified
to arrange or assign according to type
assort these butterfly specimens according to geographic origin
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as in blended
to form a pleasing relationship
somewhat surprisingly, the collection of ancient Egyptian art assorts rather well with the museum's modern design
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Recent Examples of assorted
Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 1 June 2025
Those two elements meet most significantly in scenes exploring the memorabilia he’s incessantly collected over the years — newspaper clippings, backstage passes, ticket stubs and assorted tchotchkes — and which now occupies a significant portion of the Delseners’ Long Island house.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2025
The name of the parent company for the cable networks and other assorted media assets that will be spun off from NBCUniversal and Comcast later this year will be Versant Media.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 May 2025
Memorial Day was something of a deadline to my mother, grandmother and assorted relatives to complete one last grand cleaning campaign before the heat arrived and leaving for the beach.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2025
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In 2018, inspired by this culture of bricolage, curator Danni Friedman and designer Jean Lee gathered a group of designers in Havana for a ten-day workshop, turning them loose in an old shipyard factory filled with clay, concrete mix, scrap metal, and assorted junk.
—Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 1 June 2025
Those two elements meet most significantly in scenes exploring the memorabilia he’s incessantly collected over the years — newspaper clippings, backstage passes, ticket stubs and assorted tchotchkes — and which now occupies a significant portion of the Delseners’ Long Island house.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2025
The name of the parent company for the cable networks and other assorted media assets that will be spun off from NBCUniversal and Comcast later this year will be Versant Media.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 May 2025
Memorial Day was something of a deadline to my mother, grandmother and assorted relatives to complete one last grand cleaning campaign before the heat arrived and leaving for the beach.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2025
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The eclectic blend of architectural styles that fill up Mexico City's Roma Norte neighborhood, along with its buzzy nightlife, art galleries, and bohemian coffee shops, has transformed it into one of the city's most beloved hangout areas, outside of the Centro Histórico.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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Other major assets include a car wash co-owned by Bryon, their home and land, and an eclectic mix of Noem’s pensions, multiple cash and investment accounts, livestock and farming equipment and a loan to their 28-year-old daughter’s yoga studio.—
Kyle Khan-Mullins,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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And our findings have broader implications for how species are classified and protected under conservation laws.—
Andre A. Naranjo,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2025
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Arrest warrant questioned Many law experts question the validity of the warrant, which specified that certain key provisions of South Korea's Criminal Procedure Act should be excluded, which meant the police could search the military and government-classified presidential residence.—
Joohee Cho,
ABC News,
5 Jan. 2025
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Her words resonated deeply, encapsulating the essence of her four-decade-long career that has seamlessly blended African traditions with global influences.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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The former seaside pleasure palace of the playboy King George IV features Indian and Chinese influences blended with traditional Regency design.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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While a small study found that bananas may reduce flavanol absorption, experts say the impact is minor in the context of a varied, balanced diet.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
5 June 2025
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The swatting varied but mostly included threats to destroy buildings and kill or injure people, and the threats targeted individuals with large social media presences whom Szabo thought may react publicly, according to court documents.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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Beyond these achievements, Alex distinguished himself through his partnership with the administration.—
Olivia Antigua,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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That’s an issue because while both hemp and marijuana are cannabis plants, distinguished only by their cannabinoid content, they are regulated differently.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
The Denver Post,
13 Mar. 2025
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Asian equities delivered mixed performance overnight on hopes that a phone call between President Trump and President Xi would take place this week.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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This summery trend started on TikTok, and is characterized by neutral colors, woven textiles, vintage accents, mixed metals, and bold pops of primary colors (yes, tomato red included!).—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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Through this, the team was able to see that new memories were replayed and cemented in the brain during a fleeting moment in one of the non-REM sleep stage subsets, which corresponded with the animals' pupils appearing contracted.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Jan. 2025
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This year, Tesla corresponded with authorities in Austin regarding safety expectations for its autonomous vehicle technology.—
Lora Kolodny,Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
26 Dec. 2024
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Her book, Perfect Day Chicago, which highlights the Windy City’s diverse neighborhoods, was just published.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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From the nightlife of Hartford to the quiet beaches of Madison and Old Lyme, Connecticut offers LGBTQ+ travelers diverse experiences in an accepting environment.—
Joshua Alston,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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“Assorted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assorted. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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