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
While multiple Orange County officials ran for statewide offices this year, the results have been a bit of a mixed bag.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
Also in the crowd was a seriously mixed bag of reality stars.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Sci-fi spin-offs can be a mixed bag.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 June 2026
For the Black-and-Gold Americans, the tournament was a mixed bag.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
Also in the crowd was a seriously mixed bag of reality stars.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Sci-fi spin-offs can be a mixed bag.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 June 2026
For the Black-and-Gold Americans, the tournament was a mixed bag.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mixed bag
Noun
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The variety landscape was reshaped this year.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The result is an aesthetic that skillfully balances a variety of textures, including injecting Shou Sugi Ban custom treatments inspired by Japanese principles of wabi-sabi that typically employ elements of asymmetry, roughness, and simplicity.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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But even that speculative scheme showed how sophisticated PAU could be in adapting an assortment of seductive pasts.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 June 2026
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Your host has invested time and energy into planning a thoughtful menu and bringing your own dish forces them to include something in the assortment that may not be harmonious with the rest of the meal.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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Throughout the night, Swift and Kelce danced to tribute performances for and by the musician’s fellow inductees, including a medley of hits performed by John Fogerty and his sons Shane and Tyler.—
Emily Dentinger,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
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The Colombian rapper was there performing a medley of his hits at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City ahead of the opening match between Mexico and South Africa.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
Noun
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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
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The screening was preceded by a live orchestra performance of the show’s score with a collage of images from the show projected onto the walls of the amphitheater to spectacular effect.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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Her approach to sound collage is deeply idiosyncratic, influenced by her concrète forebearers but untethered from the rigidities of conservatory training.—
Levi Dayan,
Pitchfork,
9 June 2026
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The 26th annual signature event, held at the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, included a silent auction showcasing an array of designer and vintage handbags, exclusive experience packages, and exciting grab bag opportunities.—
Sharon Hlapcich,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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The Flaming Grill has a grab bag of flavors.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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“Mixed bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mixed%20bag. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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