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
The calculations include the cost of groceries, housing, utilities, transportation, health care and miscellaneous expenses, but exclude taxes.
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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
Household Items Every homeowner or renter has miscellaneous items on hand, like lightbulbs, furniture pads, and batteries, which can be decanted to save space.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for miscellaneous
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
Household Items Every homeowner or renter has miscellaneous items on hand, like lightbulbs, furniture pads, and batteries, which can be decanted to save space.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for miscellaneous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for miscellaneous
Adjective
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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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Sunset bites offered from 4 p.m. -6 p.m. include oysters with chili-lime mignonette, assorted crudite with peanut coconut dip, popcorn shrimp with sambal oelek, and a warm balinese lobster roll, amongst others.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Among the debris were bricks, tins of paint, stones, and other assorted rubbish.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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After three or four sessions, your character has much more move variety, and items and weapons are more useful and varied.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
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Many trustees, however, start their roles without sufficient understanding of higher education’s unique dynamics and the varied needs of its constituents.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Burke, of mixed Chinese American descent, bought the rundown 19th-century building for $700,000 in 2013 and invested more than $4 million in renovations, hoping to be a part of the historic neighborhood’s renaissance.—
Jason Motlagh,
Rolling Stone,
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 2 May. 2025.
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