miscellaneous

adjective

ˌmi-sə-ˈlā-nē-əs How to pronounce miscellaneous (audio)
Definition of miscellaneousnext
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 The calculations include the cost of groceries, housing, utilities, transportation, health care and miscellaneous expenses, but exclude taxes. — Mike Winters, CNBC, 19 Feb. 2025 Since the start of 2025, Keil has been charged in Missouri courts with assault, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and a miscellaneous weapons violation, according to court records. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2025 The All-Star championship tipped off after what seemed like endless commercial breaks and miscellaneous on-court performances. — Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025 Household Items Every homeowner or renter has miscellaneous items on hand, like lightbulbs, furniture pads, and batteries, which can be decanted to save space. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for miscellaneous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for miscellaneous
  1. eclectic
  2. assorted
  3. varied
  4. mixed
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  • In the video, Bieber sports a yellow beanie while immersing himself in a trippy, experimental jam session with an eclectic mix of mind-bending electronic sounds.
    — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Asheville, North Carolina is an eclectic mountain town that millions flock to each year to see its natural beauty, endless hiking trails, music and arts scene, and award-winning restaurants.
    — Shivani Vora, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of eclectic
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  • He was indicted last year in Los Angeles federal court on multiple federal charges, including running a continuing criminal enterprise, committing murder in connection with a continuing criminal enterprise and assorted drug crimes, the FBI said.
    — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2025
  • The set comes in an assorted four-pack with blue, pink, orange, and green (one of each).
    — Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of assorted
Adjective
  • More research is needed to understand how different skin types respond to tallow, as existing studies use varied methodologies and reference points.
    — Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Thanks to its vast, varied, and meaningful stories —Liu and Takeda have felt that things have changed since then...
    — Tiffany Leigh, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of varied
Adjective
  • The Democratic embrace of influencers has also yielded mixed early results.
    — Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2025
  • And in spite of early mixed reviews, it's become a staple in the rom-com canon, thanks in large part of Roberts and Gere's undeniable onscreen chemistry.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of mixed

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