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
Consider Pet Safety Most cactuses are non-toxic to pets, but succulents are a mixed bag, and some common succulents aren’t safe for pets.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2025
Super Bowl party prices will be a mixed bag this year, with some staples still notably costlier compared to pre-pandemic times but others less so.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
When Kennedy talks about specific foods, his statements are a mixed bag in terms of accuracy.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 30 Jan. 2025
The rest of the pack is a mixed bag, commercially speaking.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2025
Super Bowl party prices will be a mixed bag this year, with some staples still notably costlier compared to pre-pandemic times but others less so.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
When Kennedy talks about specific foods, his statements are a mixed bag in terms of accuracy.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 30 Jan. 2025
The rest of the pack is a mixed bag, commercially speaking.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mixed bag
Noun
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The Generals, like the Globetrotters, practice and work on a variety of areas on the court.—
Jason Jones,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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Other lawsuits are likely to be filed, just as there have been challenges to a variety of Trump's policies.—
MANUEL VALDES THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Other finds include a purse full of silver coins, an assortment of the king's exotic spices—including cloves, pieces of ginger, peppercorns and fist-sized lumps of saffron—sourced from locations as far away as modern-day Indonesia.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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The limited releases will also feature an assortment of products, including activity kits and themed coloring books.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
5 Feb. 2025
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No disrespect to Sir Paul McCartney, but Dwayne Carter Jr. (a.k.a. Lil Wayne) clearly had the superior musical medley of the night.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Lil Wayne Gets Support from The Roots for Career-Spanning Medley After Super Bowl Disappointment 8 hr 20 min ago Lil Wayne pulled together a medley of some of his biggest hits during his SNL50: The Anniversary Special performance with The Roots.—
Lindsay Kimble,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Minimize noise and clutter Dr. Small says environmental triggers like loud sounds and jumbles of papers and clothing can increase sundowning symptoms.—
Cathy Habas,
SELF,
17 Jan. 2025
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Owners’ names now read like jumbles of computer code, retirement homes or rock bands: Silver Sage, Dream Homes, Blue Apple, P Fin VII, Wref II, 3xs2, Vivid, Straight Red Lines, TKJK, Jags Proper.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2024
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One wall of Shockley’s bedroom was plastered with a collage of mass shooters, the affidavit said.—
Lex Harvey, Holly Yan and Rebekah Riess,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
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In addition to several collages and drawings, the show features eight paintings—many of them doused in shades of red, all of them psychologically intense.—
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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Her most incredible discovery yet came from one of these Marketplace purchases: an 8-pound jewelry grab bag.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Young enthusiasts can start their own collection with $1 grab bags filled with eight minerals.—
Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez,
The Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Mixed bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mixed%20bag. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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