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
This term was derived from bawd, which referred to someone who encouraged immoral or promiscuous behavior, particularly a procuress or pimp.
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Erik Kain, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
The result will be a promiscuous world order in which countries will be able to make arrangements with both China and the United States.
—Mark Leonard, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2013
If so, that promiscuous password is probably haunting your ancient accounts.
—PCMAG, 7 Oct. 2024
In today’s world of technologically promiscuous communication and abundant open-source intelligence, there is no way aerial combat over Ukraine would remain secret.
—Richard K. Betts, Foreign Affairs, 10 Mar. 2022
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Erik Kain, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
The result will be a promiscuous world order in which countries will be able to make arrangements with both China and the United States.
—Mark Leonard, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2013
If so, that promiscuous password is probably haunting your ancient accounts.
—PCMAG, 7 Oct. 2024
In today’s world of technologically promiscuous communication and abundant open-source intelligence, there is no way aerial combat over Ukraine would remain secret.
—Richard K. Betts, Foreign Affairs, 10 Mar. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promiscuous
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The eclectic boutique offers a mix of labels, from Ulla Johnson to Sea New York to Proenza Schouler.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
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This project for The Carlyle seems like a natural fit, marrying his vibrant, eclectic style with the hotel's signature elegance.Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Shape: Tools with varied edges work best for different body areas.Lisa DeSantis, Glamour, 13 Jan. 2025
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Interest Rates Next year, monetary policy is expected to remain varied worldwide.Sofia Celeste, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
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One key issue is the company’s mixed growth in the commercial sector via its Foundry platform which is designed for commercial customers in industries like manufacturing, retail, and healthcare.Trefis Team, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Heavy mixed precipitation is expected, with snow accumulations ranging from 2 to 6 inches and a light glaze of ice.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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This location has collected food, clothing, assorted snacks for first-responders, and whatever local businesses have been willing to give.Janet W. Lee, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025
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The Chateau penthouse was overflowing with actors and assorted glitterati, including two of last year’s biggest pop stars in Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter.Benjamin Svetkey and Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
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Chemical attacks, sieges, and indiscriminate bombings became tools of governance.Paul du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Russia, which maintained access to a critical Mediterranean naval base in Syria, honed the same private mercenaries and indiscriminate bombing tactics later deployed in its invasion of Ukraine.Zachary Basu, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
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Altadena, a diverse working-class community in Los Angeles County, is a far cry from the more renowned Pasadena, its neighbor directly north, and the nearby and more glitzy and wealthy Pacific Palisades neighborhood in LA.Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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Reed said the military is both more diverse than ever before and more lethal than it's ever been.Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Promiscuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promiscuous. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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