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
This gear could include two nesting frying pans up to 12 inches (305 mm) in diameter; two nesting pots up to 5 liters; four nesting plates; four nesting cups; four nesting bowls; four flatware sets; four spice jars; and miscellaneous cooking tools.
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New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
Beyond her acting and production venture, Kidman has collaborated with various fashion labels, beauty brands and miscellaneous technology and lifestyle companies.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Replace the stained, ripped, and pilling linens with crisp sets to refresh your bedding and ditch or repurpose the miscellaneous ones in your linen cabinet too.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
This no-carve idea uses miscellaneous metal items to adorn pumpkins with unique faces.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
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New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
Beyond her acting and production venture, Kidman has collaborated with various fashion labels, beauty brands and miscellaneous technology and lifestyle companies.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Replace the stained, ripped, and pilling linens with crisp sets to refresh your bedding and ditch or repurpose the miscellaneous ones in your linen cabinet too.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
This no-carve idea uses miscellaneous metal items to adorn pumpkins with unique faces.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for miscellaneous
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From New York’s East Village to Seattle’s oldest neighborhood and New Orleans’ eclectic Bywater community, these vintage retailers aren’t just selling clothes—they’re preserving culture, telling stories, and encouraging consumers to slow down and value garments that were made to last.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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For dinner, the Inn at Tres Pinos is a friendly roadside stop for eclectic, high-end gastronomy in the backcountry.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
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The assorted figures range in medium, from traditional bronze and marble statues to those made of fiberglass and resin.—
Sophia Arndt,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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The activists were regularly moved around to assorted cells and outdoor cages while awaiting processing and court hearings.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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These varied global efforts are helping to define technical standards, cost models, and business cases for dynamic electric road systems, with induction being one of several competing technologies (others include ground-rails and overhead power supply).—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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By considering the varied needs of different users, Ausom designs its scooters to adapt to a range of real-world scenarios—whether for daily commuting, longer-distance travel, or occasional recreational use.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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City code allows for retail cannabis operations within the city’s commercial, agricultural, business and mixed-use districts, but an interim-use permit must be obtained for zoning compliance, Chaika said.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
26 Oct. 2025
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Overmixing Biscuit dough should be gently mixed and folded to keep the layers light and fluffy.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Miscellaneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miscellaneous. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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