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
Wall Street ratings were a mixed bag after Tesla’s second-quarter financial results.
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Pia Singh, CNBC, 24 July 2025
But especially in immigration cases, the president's record was more of a mixed bag.
—Melissa Quinn
july 9, CBS News, 9 July 2025
Creatively, the streaming era of Trek has been a mixed bag, and also a struggle to grow past the characters and settings fans know so well from the shows and films made in the 20th century.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2025
Furphy needs to knock down some jump shots, and his defense (like every Pacers player in summer league so far) has been a mixed bag.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Pia Singh, CNBC, 24 July 2025
But especially in immigration cases, the president's record was more of a mixed bag.
—Melissa Quinn
july 9, CBS News, 9 July 2025
Creatively, the streaming era of Trek has been a mixed bag, and also a struggle to grow past the characters and settings fans know so well from the shows and films made in the 20th century.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2025
Furphy needs to knock down some jump shots, and his defense (like every Pacers player in summer league so far) has been a mixed bag.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mixed bag
Noun
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Many brands also offer brewers in a variety of colors and finishes.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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This is particularly important for the healthcare field, especially for enterprises use-cases, as healthcare data is largely unstructured and frequently found in a variety of different modalities.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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At the time, my wardrobe consisted mostly of neon backless shirts and tank tops, and an eclectic assortment of flip-flops, both formal and informal.—
Alisha Fernandez Miranda,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The company, which has become known for its homey aesthetic and assortment of fruit spreads, herbal teas and baking mixes, shared a black-and-white photo of the duchess wearing a sun dress and wide-brimmed hat alongside its celebratory message.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
4 Aug. 2025
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Maybe even playing the Super Bowl with a medley of her biggest hits from over the years?—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
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The medley of five different types of beans and addition of rum make this protein-and flavor-packed dish irresistible.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
14 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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Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2025
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Hughes also created a collage of photos from his visit to the Walt Disney World golf course.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The two paintings, fusing collage and paint into layered, almost tactile compositions, add color and texture to the rarefied terrain of alpine luxury, where during winter skiers slice through snow drifts painted into presence.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
11 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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Stanley water bottles and Lego gift kits are also some of our favorites for stocking stuffers and grab bags.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
25 Nov. 2024
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“Mixed bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mixed%20bag. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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