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
Adjective
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The British filmmaker has assembled an eclectic cast to play the heroes and goddesses, sorceresses and swineherds.
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Taking a cue from nickelodeon piano players, composer John Powell steers the mood with a vibrantly eclectic score of sprightly ragtime, violin pathos and popcorn crescendos.
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The main plot moves along at a good pace, though assorted flashbacks to Kara's Kryptonian origins wind up slowing down the momentum.
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In addition to their handcrafted coffee and coffee flavors – that brew assorted hot or iced lattes, cappuccinos and Americanos – the couple plan to package their tea leaves in tea bags and offer smoothies and lemonade at the Ramona location.
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Main categories include cycling, hiking, and multi-sport, all offering varied difficulty levels.
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The three-time Grand Slam doubles champion has a varied game with a killer serve, and she won’t be intimidated by Świątek.
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Aabria walks the best line here, keeping her lies small, manageable, and heavily mixed with the truth, and getting the jury on her side most consistently.
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The two nations have given mixed messages on tolls and routes through the vital waterway.
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“Miscellaneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miscellaneous. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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