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
Oftentimes, the gifts are miscellaneous items without significant value, but there are typically a few that stand out and are endlessly swapped, or until an argument erupts.
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Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 24 Dec. 2025
Kalshi has gained traction not only due to the sports prediction markets, but the markets related to politics and other miscellaneous areas like the weather.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Hanes French Terry Cropped Hoodie Moms will appreciate the kangaroo pouch on this Hanes sweatshirt — the functional fabric can hold miscellaneous items and keep hands protected in cold weather.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025
Also recovered were two notebooks, superglue, UPS packages and other miscellaneous items, according to the report.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Nov. 2025
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Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 24 Dec. 2025
Kalshi has gained traction not only due to the sports prediction markets, but the markets related to politics and other miscellaneous areas like the weather.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Hanes French Terry Cropped Hoodie Moms will appreciate the kangaroo pouch on this Hanes sweatshirt — the functional fabric can hold miscellaneous items and keep hands protected in cold weather.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025
Also recovered were two notebooks, superglue, UPS packages and other miscellaneous items, according to the report.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for miscellaneous
Adjective
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Spa staff was also on-point with appointments running smoothly and explanations of the venue’s eclectic treatments.—
Sara Liss,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
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Celebrating nine years in business this month, Bywater has succeeded in establishing an eclectic gathering spot for locals and a vibrant business always eager to give back.—
Stephanie Gallman Jordan,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Two recent Roxbury city councilors, Tania Fernandes Anderson and Chuck Turner, have ended up in federal prison for assorted heists.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Member's Mark Assorted Cookie Tray More than 7,000 Sam's Club shoppers agree the Member's Mark Assorted Cookie Tray, which contains 84 assorted cookies, is a warehouse winner.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Most of the intrigue occurs in watching these varied human behaviors in a crisis and how quickly things shift and change when Sam’s plan is thrown off course or law enforcement intervenes in unexpected ways.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
14 Jan. 2026
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Investment ecosystems should recognize varied paths to founder readiness.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Better yet, thanks to their neutral palette, each piece can be easily mixed and matched with the rest of my closet.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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That appears to be behind the CIA's mixed assessment of its stability.—
Margaret Brennan,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Miscellaneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miscellaneous. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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