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
Before the climactic bloodbath, there’s a notable fight over nothing in a women’s restroom, spontaneous major harm at a BBQ and miscellaneous other eruptions.
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Dennis Harvey, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025
The calculations include the cost of groceries, housing, utilities, transportation, health care and miscellaneous expenses, but exclude taxes.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 19 Feb. 2025
The All-Star championship tipped off after what seemed like endless commercial breaks and miscellaneous on-court performances.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
Apply this method not just to miscellaneous items on your kitchen counter but to other areas of your life to keep clutter at bay, says Ritz.
—Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 18 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for miscellaneous
Dennis Harvey, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025
The calculations include the cost of groceries, housing, utilities, transportation, health care and miscellaneous expenses, but exclude taxes.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 19 Feb. 2025
The All-Star championship tipped off after what seemed like endless commercial breaks and miscellaneous on-court performances.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
Apply this method not just to miscellaneous items on your kitchen counter but to other areas of your life to keep clutter at bay, says Ritz.
—Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 18 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for miscellaneous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for miscellaneous
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Even from just those three cars, the eclectic nature of the Bicester Scramble is clear.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The eclectic ambiance, adorned with Uzbek tapestries, complements the adventurous palate of its offerings. Casa Dragones Tasting Room A staple in San Miguel's spirits scene, the Casa Dragones Tasting Room offers an immersive experience into the world of premium tequila.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Highly recommended, too, is a heaping plate of crunchy calamari, best enjoyed at a table while taking in the assorted bric-á-brac hanging throughout the restaurant like kitschy little reminders into Charlotte’s culinary past.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
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What might destroy our society is not immigrants or refugees or Palestinians or women seeking abortions or trans people or any of the other assorted others that have been posited as undermining American society.—
Viet Thanh Nguyễn,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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What transpired over the next few minutes felt like a shot — or three — of pure Stagecoach adrenaline, stronger and more intoxicating than any of the varied liquors that had been guzzled all over the Empire Polo Club grounds over the previous 72 hours.—
Paul Albani-Burgio,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Diabetes is a lifelong condition whose consequences can be varied: nerve damage, heart disease, digestive problems, foot ulcers.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Monday as investors assessed China's promises to support domestic businesses as well as developments in trade negotiations between the U.S. and countries in the region.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2025
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Nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills, this park is home to two stunning groves of giant sequoias, surrounded by lush mixed conifer forests.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Miscellaneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miscellaneous. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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