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
Sci-fi spin-offs can be a mixed bag.
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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
While Kansas City continues to expand, attracting thousands of new residents, population growth and decline across the rest of Jackson County has been an extremely mixed bag over the past several years.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
The Wi-Fi on AA’s Boeing mainline jets—401 737 narrowbodies plus 67 777 and 70 787 widebodies—will be a mixed bag.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for 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
While Kansas City continues to expand, attracting thousands of new residents, population growth and decline across the rest of Jackson County has been an extremely mixed bag over the past several years.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
The Wi-Fi on AA’s Boeing mainline jets—401 737 narrowbodies plus 67 777 and 70 787 widebodies—will be a mixed bag.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for mixed bag
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mixed bag
Noun
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But as the uptake of telehealth has grown substantially since the start of the covid pandemic, McClain is one of millions of Americans who have used online companies to meet a variety of their medical needs.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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The rooms For a smaller resort, there's a surprising variety among the accommodations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 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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But this disjointed medley, performed by Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty, offered little context for what is meant to be exciting or enticing about the show.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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But the complaint included a medley of exhibits, including the full text of Read’s federal lawsuit.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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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 11 Jun. 2026.
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