as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts
the bottom of the drawer was always a miscellaneous accumulation of odds and ends
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Recent Examples of miscellaneous
That will be on top of combat engineers and miscellaneous workers.
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Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
The historic casino, located across from Fremont Street Experience, is full of miscellaneous treasures and antiques, including a chandelier from Figaro Opera House in Paris, a giant brass boar from Nice, and a 1927 Pullman train car.
—Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2025
Here are observations from The Post’s beat reporters on hand for practice, broken up into the Broncos offense, defense and miscellaneous.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 14 Aug. 2025
Investigators removed several items, including a bipod for a rifle, an empty Colt gun case, miscellaneous 9mm ammunition and a single rifle cartridge.
—Amanda Jackson, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
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Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
The historic casino, located across from Fremont Street Experience, is full of miscellaneous treasures and antiques, including a chandelier from Figaro Opera House in Paris, a giant brass boar from Nice, and a 1927 Pullman train car.
—Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2025
Here are observations from The Post’s beat reporters on hand for practice, broken up into the Broncos offense, defense and miscellaneous.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 14 Aug. 2025
Investigators removed several items, including a bipod for a rifle, an empty Colt gun case, miscellaneous 9mm ammunition and a single rifle cartridge.
—Amanda Jackson, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for miscellaneous
Adjective
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Objects on Main is your go-to shop for eclectic home décor, art, furniture, apparel, and more.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Flynn highlights the eclectic and collected vibes trending now since the 70s was all about mixing patterns and global influences.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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During the second distillation, the ingredients of Mole Poblano, cacao, roasted chilies, and assorted spices are introduced into the still, allowing the spirit vapors to pass through those ingredients, infusing the mezcal with a rich, layered complexity.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Pull out all of the food I’d tucked into assorted pockets during the day and put it into the bear can, locked and stowed far away from the tent.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Outside,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Her challenge is now finding the best route to market for titles as varied as Doctor Who, Bluey and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, while launching new titles at markets such as MIPCOM and BBC Studios Showcase.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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Overall, Christopher hypothesizes that the difference in outcomes varied because more active athletes stayed stronger than those who had to — or chose to — decrease their activity.—
Starre Vartan,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Broader Global Picture While Europe dominates the headlines, the global market landscape presents a mixed picture.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Reviews were mixed, but that rarely makes a difference for the genre of horror.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Miscellaneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miscellaneous. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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