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
These are, by design, a mixed bag, allowing Davies to marvel at contestants that brought in something genuinely cool or funny and mock contestants who brought something lackluster.
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Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Nutritionally, cream cheese is a bit of a mixed bag.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Campaign finance reports present a mixed bag for fundraising efforts in Charlotte City Council and mayoral races, with incumbents leading in some races but trailing by a wide margin in others.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
First of all, following the numbers for the past quarter on Nvidia’s scoreboard, analysts are considering the results a mixed bag, with some more impressed by revenue and growth than others.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Nutritionally, cream cheese is a bit of a mixed bag.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Campaign finance reports present a mixed bag for fundraising efforts in Charlotte City Council and mayoral races, with incumbents leading in some races but trailing by a wide margin in others.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
First of all, following the numbers for the past quarter on Nvidia’s scoreboard, analysts are considering the results a mixed bag, with some more impressed by revenue and growth than others.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mixed bag
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This drugstore find offers audacious shine, unmatched hydration, and 10 buildable shades (and not just the can’t-keep-in-stock Rum Raisin) that work across a very wide variety of complexions.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Both Italy and Spain claim to be the birthplace of this variety, but according to the grape geneticists, Spain appears to be the most likely place of origin.—
Elisabetta Tosi,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The space complements the retailer’s unique assortment of apparel and accessories, which for the anniversary will be further enriched by a selection of Gigli’s archival pieces, in a nod to Zambeletti’s roots and homage to the designer that sparked her fashion journey.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Tucked away on the corner of Brookhurst Street and Bolsa Avenue, a colorful neon sign with an assortment of fruits decorates the window of an otherwise unassuming storefront display.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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The medley of red and yellow tomatoes which lend the just-right balance of sweetness and acidity, plus the fresh basil, make for a vibrant main dish on the table.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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Bettencourt performed with Osbourne at the show, and his band Extreme honored him with a medley of his hits at a concert in Zürich last month.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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In jumbles of old stones that, to me, are barely legible as the remains of buildings, Cocon López could see the entire timeline of old Aké and how later people interacted with and repurposed what came before.—
Lizzie Wade,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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Baker also leads the orchestra, which sounds grand — although the sound in the arts center’s Pugh Theater often left musicians, lead singers and chorus all at the same level, with actors speaking over all of it at the same time to create a sonic jumble.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
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But that message would have resonated just the same with the photo collage of Rice across the front and absent the words atop it.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Sep. 2025
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Panels and blocks of fabric on skirts, jackets and dresses — sometimes in monochrome, other times in contrasting color — gave the collection a collage composition.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Specialty can be a real grab bag and this week two Indian films also popped.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
17 Aug. 2025
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Live and Collective Soul Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, 500 Broad St., Bridgeport In the latest touring grab bag of 1990s rock bands, New Jersey’s Live is paired with Collective Soul.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
26 July 2025
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