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
There is also the Mt. Lemmon General Store and Gift Shop, known for its fudge and miscellaneous food and gift items.
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Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024
In total, 16 items of miscellaneous household goods and clothing were stolen with a total retail value of $500.32, which was verified by officers via Target’s security cameras.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 26 Nov. 2024
Sales at apparel and accessories stores was among the largest store category increases for the month, coming in at second place after miscellaneous store retailers that saw a 4 percent increase.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 18 Oct. 2024
On the retail side, spending grew at miscellaneous store retailers, which showed an increase of 4%, as well as at clothing stores (1.5%) and bars and restaurants (1%).
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2024
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Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024
In total, 16 items of miscellaneous household goods and clothing were stolen with a total retail value of $500.32, which was verified by officers via Target’s security cameras.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 26 Nov. 2024
Sales at apparel and accessories stores was among the largest store category increases for the month, coming in at second place after miscellaneous store retailers that saw a 4 percent increase.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 18 Oct. 2024
On the retail side, spending grew at miscellaneous store retailers, which showed an increase of 4%, as well as at clothing stores (1.5%) and bars and restaurants (1%).
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for miscellaneous
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Forget the stiff, polished high-fashion boutiques — Mima feels like stepping into the eclectic world of your coolest, most unpredictable friend.WWD, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Accordingly, Valdés called up an eclectic mix of collaborators, including Cuco, Dannylux, and Brazilian composer Arthur Verocai.Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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At least a week passed, Smith said, before Etienne delivered some bags of chicken and cans of fruit, string beans and assorted vegetables.Chris Quintana, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The project went out to assorted studios and streamers near the top of this year, with Warner Bros prevailing in a heated bidding war, in part due to its commitment to a theatrical run.Justin Kroll, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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The public reaction has been complex and varied, reflecting the deep political, social, and generational divides in South Korea.Joohee Cho, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Due to property's varied slope, the building's height would not exceed 85 feet, or five stories not including lower levels, according to the architectural plans.Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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The performance of BlackRock stock over the last few years has been mixed.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Rents have been a particular focus for policymakers, and the news there also has been mixed.Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Miscellaneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miscellaneous. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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