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
For markets, this China-first approach has been manifest in Washington’s promiscuous use of unilateral sanctions against Asian companies that interact with China’s high-tech industrial base.
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Evan A. Feigenbaum, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
At once too frigid and too promiscuous within the terms of early psychoanalysis, the anorexic woman’s appetites (or lack thereof) were a threat to the cultural order.
—Anna Shechtman, Harper's Magazine, 2 Mar. 2024
Neil, played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, responds to the abuse by becoming a promiscuous hustler.
—Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
Norris' very difficult day-to-day is complicated by the antics of his son Cooper (Jacob Lofland), who dropped out of college to work on an oil crew, his promiscuous daughter Ainsley (Michelle Randolph) and his walking cliché of an ex-wife, Angela (Ali Larter).
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 19 Nov. 2024
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Evan A. Feigenbaum, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
At once too frigid and too promiscuous within the terms of early psychoanalysis, the anorexic woman’s appetites (or lack thereof) were a threat to the cultural order.
—Anna Shechtman, Harper's Magazine, 2 Mar. 2024
Neil, played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, responds to the abuse by becoming a promiscuous hustler.
—Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
Norris' very difficult day-to-day is complicated by the antics of his son Cooper (Jacob Lofland), who dropped out of college to work on an oil crew, his promiscuous daughter Ainsley (Michelle Randolph) and his walking cliché of an ex-wife, Angela (Ali Larter).
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 19 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promiscuous
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Here is a selection of highlights to show the eclectic range of work.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The eclectic Colts owner also played in his eponymous band, often playing at events showcasing items from his collection.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Gable Kahn masterfully tackles the constant and varied misogyny women face in society head-on, while also portraying a real, beautifully flawed MC.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Nike’s rollout of Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble colorways has been varied.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Today, disruption is ongoing thanks to factors like economic indicators sending mixed signals, technological developments creating both threat and opportunity, and social patterns undergoing rapid evolution.—
John Pierce,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The Trump administration's appeal to the Supreme Court comes after mixed results for the White House from the country's highest court.—
Dan Gooding
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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Memorial Day was something of a deadline to my mother, grandmother and assorted relatives to complete one last grand cleaning campaign before the heat arrived and leaving for the beach.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
24 May 2025
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On top of this, the House Ways and Means Committee has thrown a potpourri of assorted other tax cuts: through 2028, for instance, tips, overtime income, and car loan interests would be tax-free, and senior citizens would get bigger standard deductions.—
Dylan Matthews,
Vox,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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And two, baking soda is an indiscriminate weed killer that poisons the soil.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
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My bigger issue is indiscriminate ICE raids and sweeps sowing fear in communities and with businesses all across the country.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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Her book, Perfect Day Chicago, which highlights the Windy City’s diverse neighborhoods, was just published.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Streaming music services make listening convenient thanks to their vast catalogs, diverse playlists, and expansive device compatibility.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
24 May 2025
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