mixed bag

noun

Definition of mixed bagnext
as in variety
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things a mixed bag of professional astronomers and amateur enthusiasts attended the conference

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Recent Examples of mixed bag Those are three large reasons why Shelton, 23, has had a mixed bag of a year. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026 Local councilor Rita McInerney, who owns a shop in Doonbeg, said Trump’s purchase of the golf course in 2014 has been a mixed bag for the town. — Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 For consumers, rising bond yields can be a mixed bag, raising the cost of all kinds of consumer debt, like mortgages, credit cards and car loans. — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026 Dietitians see themselves as an antidote to the mixed bag of nutrition information people are getting online, in conversation with AI chatbots, or even in official government documents. — Lauren Chan, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mixed bag
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mixed bag
  1. variety
  2. assortment
  3. medley
  4. jumble
  5. collage
  6. grab bag
Noun
  • The bookshelf in our king-bedroom suite featured a variety of titles - from coffee table books chronicling early twentieth-century Miami to art history books to beachy novels.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
  • One of two lists from the White House showed that China planned to trim duties on a variety of US agricultural goods including corn, wheat, sorghum, meat, dairy, vegetable oils and meals.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of variety
Noun
  • The taquería offers a full menu with an assortment of Mexican food, including carne asada, enchiladas, quesadillas, tortas, and breakfast burritos, but the chain is best known for its tacos and super-sized burritos.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The two-level size will allow Uniqlo to showcase its full LifeWear assortment, the chief executive officer said.
    — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of assortment
Noun
  • Sombr, Raye, Teddy Swims, Raye, and surprise guest Adam Lambert put on their best leather to celebrate the legacy of George Michael tonight with a medley of songs at the MTV Video Music Awards.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Derived from the Italian word for garden, Chicago-style giardiniera is a veggie medley cured in vinegar and packed in oil, with a satisfyingly crunchy flavor profile ranging from briny to tangy to hot.
    — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of medley
Noun
  • Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.
    — Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Definition of jumble
Noun
  • Though his practice additionally encompasses drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, and collage, Shearer acknowledged the primacy of painting in his oeuvre.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The Artist Loft features artists in residence who teach workshops in various mediums, from collage to watercolor.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of collage
Noun
  • The mix of drums informed by rap and R&B, strings and guitars gesturing to rock and country, and pop-radio confetti resulted in a grab bag of both great and grating quality.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Most of the passengers on my ship were Francophones (about two-thirds, with the remainder an international grab bag of Aussies, Germans, Portuguese, and Americans).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of grab bag

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“Mixed bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mixed%20bag. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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