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
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.
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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
The advertisement started with a birth followed by miscellaneous images of a child playing video games, a person skydiving, and a wedding intertwined with Vodafone branding.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
Half of the miscellaneous productions also blew their budgets though they aren't grouped under one franchise.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
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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
The advertisement started with a birth followed by miscellaneous images of a child playing video games, a person skydiving, and a wedding intertwined with Vodafone branding.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
Half of the miscellaneous productions also blew their budgets though they aren't grouped under one franchise.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for miscellaneous
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Where To Shop Go Vintage Shopping Bedford is known for its eclectic collection of vintage boutiques that are a delight for both enthusiastic thrifters and casual shoppers.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Post-breakfast, peruse eclectic galleries and vintage shops like VARGA Gallery and Mystery Spot Antiques.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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During release week, there were five additional digital versions that dropped that adding assorted bonus material.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
5 Oct. 2025
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Kids can also expand their repertoire with assorted refill mixes of pizza and sprinkle brownies, sold separately.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Comments were varied on this one, but overall editors felt like this one had a solid texture.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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Opinions from evaluators on McGonigle’s ability to handle shortstop on an everyday basis are varied.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As the government shutdown goes on, there are a lot of mixed messages on Capitol Hill about the health care issue at the center of the fight.—
NPR,
NPR,
12 Oct. 2025
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The hope now is that solid audience scores can make up for decidedly mixed reviews.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Miscellaneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miscellaneous. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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