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
Other miscellaneous one-time costs include training and well-being sessions, printing and mental health support, according to the county.
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Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
Siblings, neighbors and miscellaneous chit chats are no exception!
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Remove shoes, bags, jackets, dog leashes, and any miscellaneous items that have accumulated.
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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
And then five is miscellaneous projects, children’s books, furniture lines, Whitney Biennials.
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Adam Moss,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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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
And then five is miscellaneous projects, children’s books, furniture lines, Whitney Biennials.
—
Adam Moss,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for miscellaneous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for miscellaneous
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There are scenic chairlift rides, an auto toll road to the top of Vermont’s highest peak, a fantastic recreation trail, hiking right out the door, and an awesome town with every activity imaginable, all kinds of great food and eclectic shopping.
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Each room has an eclectic mix of contemporary art, antiques, textiles, rugs, and books, and also features a fireplace and generous seating areas.
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Also on Wednesday, paparazzi snapped photos of Kelce, his brother and assorted male friends entering a members-only restaurant and social club called Birds Streets Club on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood.
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Angelina Guatemala, 64, counted on federal food stamps after retiring a couple of years ago in Ogden, Kansas, from assorted jobs arranging flowers, decorating cakes in shops, and preparing meals.
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The return on investment varied widely by major, from a high of $204,686 for engineering and architecture degrees to a low of $35,410 for liberal arts.
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Projections varied in the weeks leading up to the draft with no real consensus among draft analysts, but in the last 24 hours there were strong indications the Clippers would choose Wagler and the Nets would take Brown.
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Many with mixed backgrounds switched allegiances when turning senior, following their heart – or their ambition.
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For many Haitian fans, there were mixed emotions in a country that has long had a soft spot for Brazil’s soccer team.
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“Miscellaneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miscellaneous. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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