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
Examples of assorted in a Sentence
a box of assorted cheeses
a box of assorted chocolates
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With assorted lengths and six different wood types, this storage bench can be customized to fit a narrow entryway or make a grand statement in a foyer.
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Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2025
He’s currently embroiled in a lawsuit against former business associate Armen Boladian and his assorted music companies to regain ownership of his music and copyrights.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2025
Domestically, Roosevelt’s progressive reforms—breaking up dozens of monopolies, modifying railroad rates, setting aside public lands for conservation—cut against the long run of industrial oligarchy enjoyed by assorted oil, timber, and coal kings in collusion with their congressional retainers.
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
Go full-on cheese board, make your own snack mix, or set out bowls of assorted savory favorites like seasoned popcorn and crunchy cheese bites.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Dec. 2025
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Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2025
He’s currently embroiled in a lawsuit against former business associate Armen Boladian and his assorted music companies to regain ownership of his music and copyrights.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2025
Domestically, Roosevelt’s progressive reforms—breaking up dozens of monopolies, modifying railroad rates, setting aside public lands for conservation—cut against the long run of industrial oligarchy enjoyed by assorted oil, timber, and coal kings in collusion with their congressional retainers.
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
Go full-on cheese board, make your own snack mix, or set out bowls of assorted savory favorites like seasoned popcorn and crunchy cheese bites.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for assorted
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“Assorted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assorted. Accessed 31 Dec. 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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