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
Below are miscellaneous comments on certain claims in the Report, so this is a review of some statements appearing in the critical review by the DOE.
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Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The price tag includes purchase and acquisition costs, renovation financing, miscellaneous construction costs and other items.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 28 July 2025
Congress eliminated employees’ ability to deduct miscellaneous and unreimbursed business expenses.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 July 2025
That includes festive decor, miscellaneous gifts and other items that can be added to wish lists.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 2 July 2025
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Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The price tag includes purchase and acquisition costs, renovation financing, miscellaneous construction costs and other items.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 28 July 2025
Congress eliminated employees’ ability to deduct miscellaneous and unreimbursed business expenses.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 July 2025
That includes festive decor, miscellaneous gifts and other items that can be added to wish lists.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for miscellaneous
Adjective
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Fantastic Fest has announced the film lineup for its 20th edition, promising an eclectic mix of horror, action, sci-fi, comedy, animation, and otherwise unclassifiable cinema that befits its status as the weirdest stop on the very busy fall festival circuit.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Lenexa Artists’ Show highlights an eclectic mix of artwork from local artists.—
Debra Skodack,
Kansas City Star,
13 Aug. 2025
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The first, PCMark for Android, performs assorted productivity operations in a smartphone-style window, giving a sense of Android app performance on the device.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
15 Aug. 2025
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There is a huge variety of treats to choose from at the bakery including assorted cookies, cakes, scones and cinnamon rolls.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Aug. 2025
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Others accused the brand of catering to Black elitism, erasing the varied experiences of Black Americans involvement with the Ralph Lauren brand.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
17 Aug. 2025
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This opens the door to more natural writing and varied phrasing.—
Jeremy Fields,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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However, research is mixed, with some studies finding benefits and others showing no effect.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
14 Aug. 2025
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The monthly consumer price index was mixed, showing some impacts from tariffs but some price declines in large categories.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Miscellaneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miscellaneous. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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