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
Specialty retailers are a mixed bag, with some turnaround stories logging bigger gains.
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Sean Conlon,fred Imbert, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2025
However, at this point in time, there’s a mixed bag of theories out there in regards to Netflix’s long-term impact on theatrical.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 26 Dec. 2025
It's been a mixed bag for Sanders, who has five touchdowns against six interceptions.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025
Venus in Sagittarius, Saturn in Pisces, and Neptune in Pisces aspect the New Moon, creating a mixed bag of emotions.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 17 Dec. 2025
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Sean Conlon,fred Imbert, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2025
However, at this point in time, there’s a mixed bag of theories out there in regards to Netflix’s long-term impact on theatrical.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 26 Dec. 2025
It's been a mixed bag for Sanders, who has five touchdowns against six interceptions.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025
Venus in Sagittarius, Saturn in Pisces, and Neptune in Pisces aspect the New Moon, creating a mixed bag of emotions.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 17 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mixed bag
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Head to Chocolate Meltdown and sample a variety of treats that'll be sure to please your sweet tooth.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Delhomme was interviewed by Observer columnist Scott Fowler, who in 17 minutes probed the Panthers Hall of Honor inductee on a variety of topics.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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As Spring told Fortune, Macy’s recent success—including its best quarter for sales growth in three years—is thanks to a playbook focused on less store clutter, a more focused assortment of products and brands, and more staffing in key departments such as women’s shoes and dresses.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Passive funds are attractive because, with their investment fees typically running ~80% lower than active funds, they’re viewed as a cheaper way to own a diverse assortment of stocks.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
7 Nov. 2025
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After applauding the win, Murphy didn’t stay to watch Hudson win her category (Best Supporting Actress) or to enjoy his costars’ medley of the film’s three Best Original Song nominees, resulting in speculation he was angered by his loss.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
3 Jan. 2026
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Here's where to base yourself while discovering Portugal's vast medley of landscapes.—
Deanna Romano,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Jan. 2026
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Ray’s most chaotic photograms—jumbles that push out of the frame or look like time bombs ready to explode—find echoes in his films, projected on the back walls, a show in themselves.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 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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To attract fashion users, Pinterest launched its collage functionality in late 2023, allowing users to pull together outfits from different pins and mood boards, which was a game-changer in both grabbing Gen Z’s attention and training Pinterest’s AI using human taste and curation.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
5 Jan. 2026
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Thomas McKean is a New York City artist known for his elaborate MetroCard collages and sculptures.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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Of late, though, the category has looked more like a grab bag of RapCaviar staples and old-head fodder, a never-ending assembly line of J. Coles, Drakes, and the nth Nas/Hit-Boy collab.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Celtics will hope to hit on at least one of several small bets on a grab bag of mildly interesting players (Luka Garza, Josh Minott, Chris Boucher, Neemias Queta, Jordan Walsh, Baylor Scheierman and late first-rounder Hugo González).—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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