MISCELLANEOUS Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

miscellaneous

adjective

ˌmi-sə-ˈlā-nē-əs

Definition of miscellaneous

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 Roy TsatokeHeather Allen Some miscellaneous items belonging to Roy were located in the McKinleyville residence and retrieved by Arcata PD. — Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 13 May 2026 Other miscellaneous one-time costs include training and well-being sessions, printing and mental health support, according to the county. — Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026 Siblings, neighbors and miscellaneous chit chats are no exception! — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026 Remove shoes, bags, jackets, dog leashes, and any miscellaneous items that have accumulated. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for miscellaneous

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Adjective

Thirty years on, Soho Grand’s certainly still got its eclectic edge.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026
The Chanel cruise 2027 collection included an eclectic mix of footwear ranging from these pumps to slingbacks with metallic cap toes to the controversial barefoot shoe.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 7 July 2026

Definition of eclectic

Adjective

With assorted sweet treats and a dessert table with around 30 different cakes, all with a 3D figure of Taylor and Travis.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 8 July 2026
The main plot moves along at a good pace, though assorted flashbacks to Kara's Kryptonian origins wind up slowing down the momentum.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 26 June 2026

Definition of assorted

Adjective

Under that push, the studio has been assembling a slate built around varied stories, established talent and broad audience reach.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 July 2026
As well, the machine's limited computer vision can’t address environmental situations like differing degrees of lighting conditions in outdoor courts, or varied ceiling heights in indoor gyms.

— Shirl Leigh July 13, New Atlas, 13 July 2026

Definition of varied

Adjective

In Salinas, the hot temperature of 82 degrees came matched the same mark previously reached in 1999, 1979 and 1954 and came mixed with a humidity that was higher than 70%, according to the weather service.

— Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
Its charm features a casting of the Liberty Bell and 250 mixed-cut rubies, per Netflix.

— Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026

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