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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The three-time AL MVP played in 82 or fewer games in three of the last four seasons while dealing with an assortment of injuries.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Mixed-use malls retain an assortment of retail stores and dining options, but those traditional mall staples now share space with bank branches, blood centers, police stations, tax preparation services and even residences.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN,
15 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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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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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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Shockley's home was searched under a warrant Wednesday, and law enforcement officers discovered a collage of pictures of three school shooters, the affidavit says.—
Doha Madani,
NBC News,
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 22 Feb. 2025.
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