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
However, interviews with players confirmed Thursday was a mixed bag for the first-team offense.
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Mike Defabo, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
While most of the reservoirs used by Front Range water providers filled up during the spring runoff, those used by the Western Slope were more of mixed bag, Calahan said.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025
What happened to the girls after aqllawasai graduation was a mixed bag.
—ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2025
Watching the original show and spin-off in my 30s has been a mixed bag.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
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Mike Defabo, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
While most of the reservoirs used by Front Range water providers filled up during the spring runoff, those used by the Western Slope were more of mixed bag, Calahan said.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025
What happened to the girls after aqllawasai graduation was a mixed bag.
—ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2025
Watching the original show and spin-off in my 30s has been a mixed bag.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mixed bag
Noun
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Eating a wide variety of nutrient-rich foods helps maintain a balanced gut microbiome.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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Forbes publishes a variety of rankings, including the best employers and the richest people.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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An assortment of beautiful jars and candies and macaroons and other sweets with cute baskets and take-away gifts was the way to go.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Alessandro Michele debuted Valentino’s resort 2026 collection as an assortment of dreamscape portraits featuring models playing guitar, applying makeup or asleep in bed.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Italian seasoning is a floral medley of a variety of herbs and adds fantastic flavor in one fell swoop.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Prior to McEntire taking the stage, as a massive red countdown clock ticked back toward showtime, a DJ played a medley of country and pop hits, turning the volume down during key phrases to let the crowd take over singing duties.—
Melonee Hurt,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 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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Before the festival, students at Escuela Verde in Silver City will create the photo collage that will be added to the giant letters, Bautch said.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Others went for humor, featuring Dunkin’ Donuts collages, velociraptors clutching coffees and lobsters taking the spotlight.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
28 Aug. 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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