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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What sets a muffuletta, that iconic sandwich from New Orleans, apart from other sandwiches similarly stuffed with assorted deli meats is the olive salad that’s slathered across the bread.
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Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 May 2026
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Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 May 2026
Her chief lieutenants in this operation are Bronco (Jake Gyllenhaal) and Sid (Henry Cavill), who specialize in intimidation, surveillance, bribery, and other assorted sins.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 May 2026
LaceLocker® designs include assorted colors and graphic patterns that allow children to choose styles aligned with their personalities and interests.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 12 May 2026
So Vogt pulled all the showy purple spikes and sowed assorted prairie plants instead.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 3 May 2026
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“Assorted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assorted. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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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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