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
While turning it into a catchall for miscellaneous items is never an effective long-term solution, transforming it into a craftroom or playroom for your kids could have a major impact on your home.
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Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Not all drawers are meant for miscellaneous storage.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
The company holds back 30% of the equity to cover its selling costs, settlement charges and miscellaneous other fees, including 9% per day on all advanced funds.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
The Nasher includes one of John Chamberlain’s sculptures assembled from twisted metal parts, and a motorized Jean Tinguely contraption of miscellaneous rusty metal bits.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for miscellaneous
Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Not all drawers are meant for miscellaneous storage.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
The company holds back 30% of the equity to cover its selling costs, settlement charges and miscellaneous other fees, including 9% per day on all advanced funds.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
The Nasher includes one of John Chamberlain’s sculptures assembled from twisted metal parts, and a motorized Jean Tinguely contraption of miscellaneous rusty metal bits.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for miscellaneous
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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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
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
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“Miscellaneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miscellaneous. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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