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
But the positions that were eliminated suggested a blunt, even indiscriminate, approach.
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Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
With a new alias, Andrew Birch, Pine sneaks around Roper’s Majorca compound and relays key documents to Burr, all while keeping an indiscriminate profile.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
In environments where copying is frequent and indiscriminate, people adapt in predictable ways.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Literature depends on specificity, but not the indiscriminate, relentless specificity of real life.
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
With a new alias, Andrew Birch, Pine sneaks around Roper’s Majorca compound and relays key documents to Burr, all while keeping an indiscriminate profile.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
In environments where copying is frequent and indiscriminate, people adapt in predictable ways.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Literature depends on specificity, but not the indiscriminate, relentless specificity of real life.
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for indiscriminate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indiscriminate
Adjective
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The eclectic sourcing reflects its notion of conservation.—
John Bowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Chef Misti Norris, formerly of the eclectic Petra and the Beast, has created Far Out’s menu.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The result is a category that’s far more varied than many drinkers realize, ranging from classic rye-forward blends to dessert-style cream whiskies to smoky single malts coming out of British Columbia.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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And over the past few years, the options for spending a night on the rails in the lap of luxury have grown more varied (though, admittedly, pricey) than ever—from Peru to Penang, and Cornwall to Cape Town, the possibilities are endless.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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An 80-acre bayfront site, once home to Burger King’s global headquarters, is set to be transformed from an aging office park into an expansive mixed-use development.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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Belize’s health care system receives mixed reviews from expats.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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During a search of his home, investigators reportedly found and seized 152 grams of fentanyl, 215 grams of crack cocaine, 91 grams of powder cocaine, eight grams of methamphetamine, a gun magazine and 50 rounds of assorted ammunition, court records show.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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Mattresses and Bedding As is the case with assorted linens, avoid storing mattresses and bedding in the damp, chilly basement.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
25 Jan. 2026
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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 2 Feb. 2026.
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