promiscuous

adjective

prə-ˈmi-skyə-wəs How to pronounce promiscuous (audio)
Definition of promiscuousnext
as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts since I just collect stamps that I happen to like, my collection is pretty promiscuous

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Recent Examples of promiscuous The difference between a monogamous rodent and a promiscuous one came down not to some grand moral distinction, but to the density of hormone receptors in specific regions of the brain’s reward circuitry. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026 Nio Russell is a vocal standout as Joanne, the brainy but long-suffering girlfriend of the promiscuous and self-absorbed performance artist Maureen, played with endearing confidence by Michael Amira Temple. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026 From the rare to the rotten, Americans' love affair with the automobile is a bit promiscuous. — Lee Cowan, CBS News, 24 May 2026 And yet, the fragile surety of that parataxis is stylistically undercut by the nebulous musings attached to one exceptionally promiscuous metaphor. — Emily Cox, ARTnews.com, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for promiscuous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promiscuous
  1. eclectic
  2. varied
  3. mixed
  4. assorted
  5. indiscriminate
  6. diverse
Adjective
  • Instead, an eclectic mix of African textiles, Japanese artworks, Turkish rugs, and British ceramics mirrors the round-the-world curiosities of the neighboring British Museum.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Fantastic Fest, the most reliably eclectic and unapologetically strange American film festival on the fall calendar, has unveiled a lineup that promises to delight any cinephile whose tastes lie outside the conventional.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of eclectic
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  • The varied multi-pool complex with a firepit anchors the property with appealing amenities for every age.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Its 1,300-plus acres encompass hardwood forests, native grasslands, mature pecan groves, and seven miles of trails that wind through the varied terrain.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of varied
Adjective
  • Ampadu signed for Chelsea from Exeter City in 2017, joining at the age of 16, but made only 12 appearances and had mixed experiences during loan spells at Sheffield United, RB Leipzig, Venezia and Spezia.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Complex documents with tables, charts and mixed content need each content type scored separately, since a model can nail text while mangling a table.
    — Sriram Bhargav Madhav, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixed
Adjective
  • The situation has become so bad that Russia – normally one of the world’s leading energy exporters – is now facing severe nationwide gas shortages, leading to rationing in its assorted regions and mounting local discontent.
    — Ilan Berman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Its mission to let the breeze in and keep the mosquitos, pesky flies and assorted vermin out appears simple, but its impact goes beyond that.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of assorted
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  • His wannabe Robocops launch indiscriminate raids, operate detention facilities under conditions out of a Dickens novel and regularly don face masks to hide their identities.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • While shootings involving indiscriminate killings are not common, the country has seen an uptick in high-profile shooting deaths in recent years.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of indiscriminate
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  • Johnson County, with Iowa City and its teeming suburbs, and Scott County's economically diverse cities of Davenport and Bettendorf help make the district among the most competitive in the country.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • While some may argue our city should reach higher, the entertainment offered by minor-league baseball would serve a more diverse community; see, for example, the Orlando Solar Bears minor-league hockey team.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of diverse

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