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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Other major assets include a car wash co-owned by Bryon, their home and land, and an eclectic mix of Noem’s pensions, multiple cash and investment accounts, livestock and farming equipment and a loan to their 28-year-old daughter’s yoga studio.—
Kyle Khan-Mullins,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The eclectic blend of architectural styles that fill up Mexico City's Roma Norte neighborhood, along with its buzzy nightlife, art galleries, and bohemian coffee shops, has transformed it into one of the city's most beloved hangout areas, outside of the Centro Histórico.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
31 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
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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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This graceful spurge can be planted in mixed containers or grown as a ground cover in full sun or light shade.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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This summery trend started on TikTok, and is characterized by neutral colors, woven textiles, vintage accents, mixed metals, and bold pops of primary colors (yes, tomato red included!).—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 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
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The indiscriminate killing of women and children at night in their homes is a clear violation of the 1977 Geneva Peace Protocols designed to protect innocents.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
25 May 2025
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Zavaleta said the committee’s initial recommendation had been in response in part to concerns about indiscriminate killing of coyotes raised by animal rights groups, which continued to press Thursday for protections for the wild canines.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2025
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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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