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
Make sure to finish these miscellaneous spots with a thorough sweep or vacuum.
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Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
And then five is miscellaneous projects, children’s books, furniture lines, Whitney Biennials.
—Adam Moss, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
In years past, the journalists, executives, agents, and miscellaneous members of the DC establishment have gathered at the Washington Hilton to hear speeches from the head of the association and the president.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
The remaining 30% is miscellaneous.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
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Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
And then five is miscellaneous projects, children’s books, furniture lines, Whitney Biennials.
—Adam Moss, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
In years past, the journalists, executives, agents, and miscellaneous members of the DC establishment have gathered at the Washington Hilton to hear speeches from the head of the association and the president.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
The remaining 30% is miscellaneous.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for miscellaneous
Adjective
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The approach to furniture and art is gloriously eclectic.—
Bridget Mills-Powell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 May 2026
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That means in the community’s heart along eclectic Andy Rosse Lane, visitors are stocking up on supplies at The Island Store, grabbing coffee and ice cream at Latte Da, and sipping cocktails and munching on seafood at Keylime Bistro.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Her chief lieutenants in this operation are Bronco (Jake Gyllenhaal) and Sid (Henry Cavill), who specialize in intimidation, surveillance, bribery, and other assorted sins.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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LaceLocker® designs include assorted colors and graphic patterns that allow children to choose styles aligned with their personalities and interests.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Ovenbird Warblers such as the ovenbird are often difficult to spot, so learning their widely varied songs is essential to identification.—
Christopher Gangemi,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Nearly a dozen fires have, together, consumed more than 26,000 acres of varied terrain in the region over the last week, in remote island chaparral as well as brushy foothills bordering neighborhoods.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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In the case of mixed martial artists Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey, who meet at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on Saturday in Netflix’s first live MMA broadcast, the rust has been gathering for far longer.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The weapon, developed to deliver multiple nuclear warheads over great distances, has a mixed record in testing so far and was once planned to be fielded in 2020.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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“Miscellaneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miscellaneous. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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