all sorts of

phrase

: many different : all kinds of
knows all sorts of people

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Playwright Holloway has all sorts of tricks up his many sleeves, turning misdirection (visual, narrative, aural or otherwise) into a symphony of look-here! — Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026 The footage shows contestants happily enduring all sorts of mayhem, while being guided by the voice of the late actor Gene Wilder, who famously played Willy Wonka in the 1971 movie. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026 Il San Pietro di Positano and Le Sirenuse provide guests with all sorts of luxurious amenities—private beach clubs, chic pools, hands-on cultural experiences—as well as some of the best views of the Amalfi Coast. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026 These sweet fruits have a pale pink hue and are delicious either fresh off the tree or grilled, and lend themselves to all sorts of fruit salad possibilities. — Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for all sorts of

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First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of all sorts of was in 1558

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“All sorts of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all%20sorts%20of. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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