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
Iran must refrain from indiscriminate military strikes.
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Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
There are definitely other arguments against large, indiscriminate tax cuts.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
While the kind of protection offered by Herakles or the Hulk comes with the risk of uncontrollable rage and indiscriminate destruction, and Oedipus seems more of a supervillain than a benevolent guardian, there was a kind of Greek hero that was seen as a defender.
—Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
The chicken finger chain from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is known for its indiscriminate dipping sauce — TikTokers plunge chicken, fries, toast or half their forearms into it.
—John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for indiscriminate
Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
There are definitely other arguments against large, indiscriminate tax cuts.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
While the kind of protection offered by Herakles or the Hulk comes with the risk of uncontrollable rage and indiscriminate destruction, and Oedipus seems more of a supervillain than a benevolent guardian, there was a kind of Greek hero that was seen as a defender.
—Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
The chicken finger chain from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is known for its indiscriminate dipping sauce — TikTokers plunge chicken, fries, toast or half their forearms into it.
—John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for indiscriminate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indiscriminate
Adjective
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The house retains its crown molding and tin ceilings, now layered with eclectic pieces sourced by the owners on vintage hunting trips to Palm Springs and Chicago.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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But after several years of popularity for Bird and similarly eclectic, literary-leaning artists—Beirut, The Decemberists, Sufjan Stevens—mainstream tastes seemed to move on.—
Marianela D’Aprile,
Pitchfork,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These AIs have shown behaviors as varied as deception and blackmail, to scheming and cheating by hacking software.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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For French distributors, the early results of 2026 suggest that theatrical attendance remains resilient when there is varied slate of movies playing.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Friday, March 6, Beef Taco, tortilla, beans, corn, mixed fruit, milk.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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With roommates, protect your privacy by setting clear times for talks, and ask for commitments in writing to avoid mixed signals.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But prior to that, our appetite for Mars' musical bars could only be fulfilled with his assorted pairings.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Guests will find first-of-its-kind Mystery Boxes, available only in-store, that include keychains, compact mirrors, or a sleep mask/scrunchie set in assorted patterns and icons.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Forget the red Porsches, promiscuous escapades, and questionable clothing choices.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Messy centers on Stella (Wasser), a promiscuous love addict who moves to New York City following a tough breakup and sets out on a string of dates in the hopes of finding the right match.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Indiscriminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indiscriminate. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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