assorted
adjective
as·sort·ed
ə-ˈsȯr-təd 
1
: suited especially by nature or character
an ill-assorted pair
2
: consisting of various kinds
assorted chocolates
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a box of assorted cheeses
a box of assorted chocolates
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In the theater space, he was involved with the company’s investment in Empire Street Productions, and assorted individual project investments on both Broadway and London’s West End (Prima Facie, The Band’s Visit).
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Justin Kroll, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2025
During his next half-century in Springfield, Madigan saw four governors go to prison along with busloads of legislative colleagues, judges, Chicago aldermen and assorted rogues who held public office around the state.
—Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
Saldana’s jewelry which consisted of a necklace, earrings, and assorted rings was striking, these pieces were credited to De Beers.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 16 Feb. 2025
She's been a part of silly shenanigans, shagged assorted suitors – most notably Colin Firth's stoically upper-crust Mark Darcy and Hugh Grant's womanizing Daniel Cleaver – but in the end always maintaining a strong sense of self-worth.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
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Justin Kroll, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2025
During his next half-century in Springfield, Madigan saw four governors go to prison along with busloads of legislative colleagues, judges, Chicago aldermen and assorted rogues who held public office around the state.
—Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
Saldana’s jewelry which consisted of a necklace, earrings, and assorted rings was striking, these pieces were credited to De Beers.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 16 Feb. 2025
She's been a part of silly shenanigans, shagged assorted suitors – most notably Colin Firth's stoically upper-crust Mark Darcy and Hugh Grant's womanizing Daniel Cleaver – but in the end always maintaining a strong sense of self-worth.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
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“Assorted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assorted. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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assorted
adjective
as·sort·ed
ə-ˈsȯrt-əd
1
: consisting of various kinds
assorted cheeses
2
: matching or fitting together
an ill-assorted pair
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