MISCELLANEOUS Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

miscellaneous

adjective

ˌmi-sə-ˈlā-nē-əs

Definition of miscellaneous

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 Bacon, who wrote essays on miscellaneous subjects, was much influenced by Montaigne (and both men were much influenced by Seneca). — Literary Hub, 12 June 2026 Clearing away a few miscellaneous products allows these important details to take center stage. — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026 Fans traveling from abroad will also incur miscellaneous daily expenses. — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 2 June 2026 Roy TsatokeHeather Allen Some miscellaneous items belonging to Roy were located in the McKinleyville residence and retrieved by Arcata PD. — Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for miscellaneous

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Elegant bars like The Marquis and Five of Clubs, alongside eclectic libations at The Bearded Lady’s Jewel Box, should more than do you well for nightcaps.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026
The musical’s band sits to the side of the stage, giving audiences full view of the musicians performing Mitchell’s score, an eclectic fusion of modern Broadway sound with New Orleans jazz.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 July 2026

Definition of eclectic

Adjective

Evenly sprinkle bread with cheeses, prosciutto, and assorted toppings.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026
Guests were also invited to indulge at an opulent dessert station featuring a tiramisu tower, lemon profiteroles, chocolate mousse, assorted fruit tarts, crisp biscotti, and fresh, seasonal fruits.

— Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

Definition of assorted

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Sarah Dempster, an architect for Populous, said other baseball stadium projects in Atlanta, Chicago and Denver have successfully created walkable mixed-use districts around stadiums that are unique to their cities.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
As examples of the mismanagement, Yiannas noted the outbreak’s extreme size—already well over double the typical number of cases seen in recent years—as well as mixed messaging and confusion among consumers.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 27 July 2026

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