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
The results are a mixed bag — but this story isn’t about those videos.
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Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
The flotation itself was a mixed bag as the share price debuted at $14, below the target range of $16 to $20.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 11 May 2025
The playing conditions have been a mixed bag so far, through 20 MLB games at Sutter Health Park.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2025
But one year later, the initial impact is a mixed bag.
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
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Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
The flotation itself was a mixed bag as the share price debuted at $14, below the target range of $16 to $20.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 11 May 2025
The playing conditions have been a mixed bag so far, through 20 MLB games at Sutter Health Park.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2025
But one year later, the initial impact is a mixed bag.
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mixed bag
Noun
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Here are a few: Fun and Games events are June 1 and June 15 featuring a variety of board and card games; call 404-713-9762.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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For a variety of reasons, including delays tied to the need for workers with proper security clearances, Boeing may or may not be able to complete the order before the end of President Donald Trump’s second term.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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And yet, even with all of the traditional evening wear in the mix, this year’s assortment of fashions still felt entirely modern—and at times, quite unexpected too.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
25 May 2025
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This process involves selecting a base hat and embellishing it with various elements like faux flowers, crinoline, and an assortment of feathers, resulting in an elaborate and unique creation perfect for prestigious occasions.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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But at the foot of the stage, the artists, including Ms. Sherald and Jordan Casteel, sang along with the group’s three-song medley, word for word.—
Sandra E. Garcia,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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With strong performances in breaststroke and a solid foundation in freestyle and butterfly, the medley seemed like a better fit at the time, and the change worked.—
Casey Murphy,
Forbes.com,
19 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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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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Other approaches include showing a collage of identities or reflecting diversity across the persona set.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Its concerns, ironically, feel far too logistical for a figure whose cold calculations disguised a more vivid and monstrously human collage.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
20 May 2025
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Wiener’s Senate Bill 607 is a highly technical grab bag.—
Ben Christopher,
Mercury News,
16 May 2025
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Out of this grab bag of vérité and offcuts, Jia builds an epic.—
Madeline Leung Coleman,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
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“Mixed bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mixed%20bag. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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