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Recent Examples of promiscuous There’s a playful and almost promiscuous energy to the way Koepp keeps pairing his characters off, in new and surprising configurations, and the actors all rise to the challenge with astonishing dexterity. Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2025 Lois, no longer a promiscuous drag king, remains mischievous and irrepressible, even while getting pilloried on Fox News for leading a school workshop on gender identity. Charlie Tyson, New Yorker, 4 June 2025 While India’s promiscuous moves to conclude FTAs with major trading partners in record time will likely boost short-term growth, policymakers are perhaps under-estimating the domestic social impact of opening up too rapidly. Vasuki Shastry, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025 Currently given the working title Scandals, the show will be an adaptation of the 2003 Korean film Untold Scandal, which reimagined the promiscuous world of the classic French novel Dangerous Liaisons within the context of Korea’s Joseon era. Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for promiscuous
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Adjective
  • His tastes are eclectic, ranging from early classical to Art Deco and Modernist designs.
    Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 9 July 2025
  • The Active Awards are a particularly eclectic collection, ranging from the best trail running shoes (Hoka Tecton X 3) and the best electric bike (Brompton G Line) to the best smart ring, which is the Oura Ring 4 and best smartwatch, the OnePlus Watch 3.
    David Phelan, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Adjective
  • The reality of Cancun is much more varied and infinitely richer than most visitors realize.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
  • Beaches on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast The Pacific coast runs the length of the country’s western edge, and the landscape is more varied and rugged than on the Caribbean.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • Spokespeople for the state's two largest electric utilities — Arizona Public Service Co. and Salt River Project — suggested their respective utilities remained committed to mixed energy portfolios to meet future power needs.
    Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025
  • Coach Xabi Alonso’s press conference and the mixed zone interview session with players Thibaut Courtois, Federico Valverde and Jacobo Ramón were initially scheduled for 7:30 and 7:45 pm ET respectively, at MetLife Stadium.
    Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Adjective
  • Many craft liquor brands and assorted businesses, like bitters, are facing challenges, and several, like The Bitter Housewife are quietly closing.
    Jeanette Hurt, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
  • This is your last chance to stock up on Disney Lego builds, sets from Star Wars, Lego Harry Potter scenes, assorted bricks, and so much more for up to 57 percent off.
    Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • The order last week in district court came after a lawsuit accused the Trump administration of unlawful, indiscriminate targeting with its immigration operations in southern California.
    Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2025
  • But critics of the administration have denounced Republican lawmakers for giving billions of dollars to an agency under fire in many parts of the country over concerns that its enforcement operations have been too aggressive and indiscriminate.
    Camilo Montoya-Galvez July 9, CBS News, 9 July 2025
Adjective
  • The menu offers a diverse selection, from classic pizzas and pastas to burgers, sandwiches, steaks, salmon, and fresh salads.
    Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
  • Explore vibrant art displays in Saugatuck The diverse local art scene includes galleries, exhibits, studios and public art installations.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 13 July 2025

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“Promiscuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promiscuous. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.

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