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
And then five is miscellaneous projects, children’s books, furniture lines, Whitney Biennials.
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Adam Moss, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
In years past, the journalists, executives, agents, and miscellaneous members of the DC establishment have gathered at the Washington Hilton to hear speeches from the head of the association and the president.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
The remaining 30% is miscellaneous.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
The additional soft-close drawer is ideal for stashing shoes, linens, or any miscellaneous last-minute items before guests come over.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
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Adam Moss, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
In years past, the journalists, executives, agents, and miscellaneous members of the DC establishment have gathered at the Washington Hilton to hear speeches from the head of the association and the president.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
The remaining 30% is miscellaneous.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
The additional soft-close drawer is ideal for stashing shoes, linens, or any miscellaneous last-minute items before guests come over.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for miscellaneous
Adjective
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But, rewatching the film 20 years later (March 31 was the actual anniversary), Gunn's fingerprints are unmistakable, from the highly quotable dialogue to the quirky soundtrack lifted from the outer reaches of Gunn's eclectic music collection.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
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Choose from a dozen colorways to best suit her style, whether minimal and sleek or eclectic and curated.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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There will also be a honey glazed ham carving station, smoked salmon and bagel bar, cheese and meat charcuterie and assorted pastries.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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My silverware drawer is packed with personality—it’s filled with assorted spoons, forks, knives, chopsticks, plastic take-out utensils, and metal straws that my family and I use on a regular basis.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Most important, camouflage needed to function well at different times of day, in varied lighting and changing weather conditions.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
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Boyne Mountain Resort is a destination in its own right, offering activities as varied as ziplining, e-biking, hiking, and scenic chairlift rides.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Midwest Living,
4 May 2026
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The landlord of another large Williamsburg office, the former Vice Media headquarters on Kent Avenue, is reportedly in the process of converting the site for mixed-use development to construct residential towers there.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
1 May 2026
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The mixed outcomes of these AI initiatives reflect a new approach to government technology and contracting, said Government Operations Secretary Nick Maduros.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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“Miscellaneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miscellaneous. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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