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
In addition, the TCJA disallowed miscellaneous itemized deductions, which arguably may include some types of theft losses.
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Matthew Roberts, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Keep small, miscellaneous items in reach with this shoe organizer.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
These cover expenses such as maintenance of lab space, utilities, grant management, federal regulatory compliance, security and other miscellaneous needs.
—Mitzi Nagarkatti, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2025
Other categories include electronics and electrical machinery, at $94.5 billion, miscellaneous at $78.9 billion, and metals, at $52.5 billion.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2025
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Matthew Roberts, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Keep small, miscellaneous items in reach with this shoe organizer.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
These cover expenses such as maintenance of lab space, utilities, grant management, federal regulatory compliance, security and other miscellaneous needs.
—Mitzi Nagarkatti, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2025
Other categories include electronics and electrical machinery, at $94.5 billion, miscellaneous at $78.9 billion, and metals, at $52.5 billion.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for miscellaneous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for miscellaneous
Adjective
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While some people can pull off an eclectic mix of ceramics and glassware, that can take years (and lots of vintage shopping) to accomplish.—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2025
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As with The Crux, fans can expect an eclectic performance.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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What’s clearly on display throughout Epic Universe is world building on a scale traditionally more assorted with Disney parks.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2025
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My standard ocean-view room was a generous 500 square feet and furnished with a four-poster king bed, a three-seat sectional sofa, a writing desk, ample closet space for two, and a glass hutch that held a Nespresso coffee maker, art books, and assorted figurines.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Fruit should be part of a varied diet that includes vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and dairy.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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Your unique, varied experience works against you in keyword scoring.—
Gina Riley,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The early results have been mixed, with a 5-4 record that could easily have been 6-3.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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The return to repayment has been chaotic — marked by multiple false starts and mixed messages.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Miscellaneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miscellaneous. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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