as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts
many of the bartender's recipes are for kitchen-sink cocktails that sound like they would be a waste of good liquor
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Recent Examples of kitchen-sink
The kitchen-sink approach sought to authorize a range of local and state authorities to take on the problem under the oversight of the state Department of Agriculture.
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Mark Dee
march 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
Not even in its top-of-the-line, everything-but-the-kitchen-sink trim level, the Capstone.
—Jesus R. Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 15 Mar. 2026
The bag of tricks–Ikue Mori sample-trigger rituals, Orange Milk-adjacent MIDI choir theatrics, Valentina Magaletti kitchen-sink drum thwacking, dubby Sun Araw haze–is endless, but cohesive.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 7 Jan. 2026
Like all kitchen-sink recipes, these cookies are designed to be customizable.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
Twenty years later, this was a kitchen-sink game.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
Even they’re relegated to little more than supporting players and symbolic representations of troubled youth straight out of a BBC kitchen-sink passion play.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
That everything-and-the-kitchen-sink record collection informs the Alabaman’s signature genre-blending sound.
—Lori Majewski, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Ketchum’s running bit fit right in with the kitchen-sink comedy of series creators Buck Henry and Mel Blanc.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025
Mark Dee
march 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
Not even in its top-of-the-line, everything-but-the-kitchen-sink trim level, the Capstone.
—Jesus R. Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 15 Mar. 2026
The bag of tricks–Ikue Mori sample-trigger rituals, Orange Milk-adjacent MIDI choir theatrics, Valentina Magaletti kitchen-sink drum thwacking, dubby Sun Araw haze–is endless, but cohesive.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 7 Jan. 2026
Like all kitchen-sink recipes, these cookies are designed to be customizable.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
Twenty years later, this was a kitchen-sink game.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
Even they’re relegated to little more than supporting players and symbolic representations of troubled youth straight out of a BBC kitchen-sink passion play.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
That everything-and-the-kitchen-sink record collection informs the Alabaman’s signature genre-blending sound.
—Lori Majewski, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Ketchum’s running bit fit right in with the kitchen-sink comedy of series creators Buck Henry and Mel Blanc.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kitchen-sink
Adjective
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Warehouses and old buildings have been converted into swanky wine bars, walk-up taco stands, and eclectic hangouts such as Satellite Bar & Lounge, a tavern where taxidermy, vintage couches, and a wide selection of craft brews bring in a diverse crowd.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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The simple, contemporary charm of this home shines through its expansive windows and eclectic mix of materials.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Still, the evidence for oats directly lowering blood pressure is mixed, Weinandy noted.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
10 Apr. 2026
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The handwash sink faucet was dispensing pre-mixed water inside the restroom.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 10,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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TurboTax and FreeTaxUSA use wizards and landing pages that display tax topics to walk you through Form 1040 and its assorted forms and schedules, asking questions and moving your answers to the official IRS forms in the background.—
Kathy Yakal,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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The first is a classic bouillabaisse of assorted seafood in a saffron, tomato, and fennel broth.—
Dashae Engler,
Midwest Living,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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With a business model that has adapted to changing needs and changing markets, American Express has, for most of its varied history, catered to growth and the perception of exclusivity.—
Nancy Cutler,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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However, full autonomy still depends on achieving consistent reliability in varied environments.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Kitchen-sink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kitchen-sink. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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