as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts
donated an indiscriminate jumble of toys, books, and old clothes to the rummage sale
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Recent Examples of indiscriminate
Part of the exhibition’s appeal is its indiscriminate layout of photographs on a grid-like network of metal scaffolds spread throughout the former 55,000-square-foot New York State National Guard drill hall.
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 2025
Trump has come under fire in recent days for the indiscriminate arrest of migrants during widespread raids.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 12 June 2025
Despite his global fame, Lame’s detention underscores what many view as the indiscriminate and unjust nature of current immigration enforcement, affecting individuals regardless of class or notoriety.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 June 2025
These were often portraits of people at work—jockeys, preachers, movie stars—that showcase the indiscriminate pleasure Crews took in shoptalk.
—Charlie Lee, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 2025
Trump has come under fire in recent days for the indiscriminate arrest of migrants during widespread raids.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 12 June 2025
Despite his global fame, Lame’s detention underscores what many view as the indiscriminate and unjust nature of current immigration enforcement, affecting individuals regardless of class or notoriety.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 June 2025
These were often portraits of people at work—jockeys, preachers, movie stars—that showcase the indiscriminate pleasure Crews took in shoptalk.
—Charlie Lee, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indiscriminate
Adjective
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His tastes are eclectic, ranging from early classical to Art Deco and Modernist designs.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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The Active Awards are a particularly eclectic collection, ranging from the best trail running shoes (Hoka Tecton X 3) and the best electric bike (Brompton G Line) to the best smart ring, which is the Oura Ring 4 and best smartwatch, the OnePlus Watch 3.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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The reality of Cancun is much more varied and infinitely richer than most visitors realize.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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What’s more impressive about the music in the film is how the directors find smart, varied ways to stage the songs.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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In overseas markets, stock indexes were broadly higher in Europe after a mixed finish in Asia.—
Alex Veiga,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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The Trump administration continued to send Americans mixed signals on who is exempt from its massive effort to remove millions of undocumented immigrants out of the country.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Many craft liquor brands and assorted businesses, like bitters, are facing challenges, and several, like The Bitter Housewife are quietly closing.—
Jeanette Hurt,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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This is your last chance to stock up on Disney Lego builds, sets from Star Wars, Lego Harry Potter scenes, assorted bricks, and so much more for up to 57 percent off.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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That means challenging the norms that view a girl with a phone as promiscuous, or punishing a woman for using a device her husband doesn’t approve of.—
TrickleUp,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Backed by an eerie beat, the track revisits their promiscuous, party lifestyle with hedonistic lyricism.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Indiscriminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indiscriminate. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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