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
Craig was a bit of a mixed bag during spring practice for TCU, but there’s still plenty of optimism about his potential this season.
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Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
His career with the Giants had been a mixed bag due in part to a shoulder ailment that hampered his rookie season, but there was clear upside if Harrison could regain his velocity.
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Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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.
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Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
His career with the Giants had been a mixed bag due in part to a shoulder ailment that hampered his rookie season, but there was clear upside if Harrison could regain his velocity.
—
Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
While multiple Orange County officials ran for statewide offices this year, the results have been a bit of a mixed bag.
—
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
See All Example Sentences for mixed bag
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mixed bag
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Our editors love this multi-styling tool, which dries hair quickly and creates a variety of styles, from fluffy curls to sleek straight tresses.
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Chocolate chips are calorie-dense, with roughly 70 calories in a small handful of about one tablespoon, says Young, depending on the brand and variety.
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The compact assortment amps up the contemporary style that Wong specializes in.
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Offering trend-forward styles for both men and women, this assortment includes year-round favorites designed for all-day comfort.
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Purple cabbage, carrots, and cilantro create a colorful, flavorful medley dressed with olive oil, rice vinegar, lime juice, and a little sugar.
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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.
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Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.
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New designs are layered on top of old, creating accidental collages between eras.
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The momager, 70, marked the holiday on Sunday, June 21, by sharing a sweet photo collage featuring all the father figures in her life.
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But from there, the tracklist becomes a real grab bag of beatmakers.
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Hello and welcome to the newsletter, a grab bag of daily content from the Odd Lots universe.
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“Mixed bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mixed%20bag. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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