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
But also miscellaneous things like making sure a senior has a cap and gown for graduation.
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Norine Dworkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2025
This set of eight includes four different-sized packing cubes, a pouch for socks or other miscellaneous items, a drawstring laundry bag, a cosmetics bag, and a shoe bag.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2025
This accent bench is a smart addition to the foot of beds and in entryways as a convenient spot to put on shoes or store miscellaneous items.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 22 May 2025
Under the draft bill, miscellaneous itemized deductions would be permanently eliminated.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Norine Dworkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2025
This set of eight includes four different-sized packing cubes, a pouch for socks or other miscellaneous items, a drawstring laundry bag, a cosmetics bag, and a shoe bag.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2025
This accent bench is a smart addition to the foot of beds and in entryways as a convenient spot to put on shoes or store miscellaneous items.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 22 May 2025
Under the draft bill, miscellaneous itemized deductions would be permanently eliminated.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for miscellaneous
Adjective
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Think eclectic, travel-ready, and full of stories to tell for years to come.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
27 June 2025
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With producers like Justin Tranter, Andrew Watt, and John Ryan in the mix, BEAUTIFUL CHAOS balances shimmering production with emotional grit, offering an eclectic yet cohesive soundscape.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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The journal page is among the items in the exhibit, along with assorted mementos from throughout her career and childhood.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2025
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Guests dined on an array of appetizers, including coconut shrimp, spicy jerk chicken skewers, mini burgers and assorted cheeses.—
Tricia Despres,
People.com,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Enjoy blackberries as part of a varied, balanced diet for the best results.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
17 June 2025
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While a small group of technology stocks have mostly pushed the QQQ Nasdaq-100 ETF near an all-time high this year, analysts believe a more varied mix of stocks might do the heavy liting from here on out.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
17 June 2025
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Jeff Rueter: The opening weekend gave a mixed first impression, with some stale atmospheres and Bayern’s 10-0 pasting of poor Auckland City giving little reason for neutrals to buy into the tournament.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Given the affordable housing crisis, Vienna’s social housing model has been given enormous media exposure and has been studied by numerous advocacy groups with mixed views.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 June 2025
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“Miscellaneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miscellaneous. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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