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
Lithgow makes Jim a foul-mouthed rebel, a reactionary against movements for non-binary and bisexual visibility, a promiscuous flirt, a narcissistic father, and a loving grandfather.
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 5 Feb. 2025
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.
—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
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 5 Feb. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promiscuous
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In an eclectic town in the heart of the Delta, one of the most distinctive homes in the Sacramento area is for sale for $2.4 million.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
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Daniel Glass Trio Fairfield Theatre Company, 70 Sanford St., Fairfield The eclectic pop/jazz/funk/whatever trio led by drummer Daniel Glass and including guitarist Sean Harkness and bassist Michael O’Brien plays at Fairfield Theatre Company on June 20 at 8 p.m. $34, $31 FTC members.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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While a small study found that bananas may reduce flavanol absorption, experts say the impact is minor in the context of a varied, balanced diet.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
5 June 2025
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The swatting varied but mostly included threats to destroy buildings and kill or injure people, and the threats targeted individuals with large social media presences whom Szabo thought may react publicly, according to court documents.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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McKenna was sending some very mixed messages by kidnapping Mathis and offering him to Stabler, but then saying that revenge won’t make Stabler feel better, right?—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
13 June 2025
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Stable Revenue Growth Lockheed Martin’s revenue growth reflects a somewhat mixed yet stable trend.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Shot in slow motion from overhead, the sequence features a bandaged and bloodied Korda eating, reading, and smoking in his bath as assorted nurses and household staff flit around him as if in a ballet.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
6 June 2025
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The painting of a colorful bouquet of assorted flowers is on the building of Schmidt Design Group, a landscape architecture and planning firm, at 1310 Rosecrans St. The completion of the mural was celebrated May 28 with a community reception.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 June 2025
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As such, the attack on Mariupol Maternity Ward No.3 constitutes an indiscriminate attack, a violation of international humanitarian law and a war crime.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The ongoing, indiscriminate cuts of USAFA’s experienced (and cost-effective) Ph.D. faculty are putting the academy’s academic excellence — and its mission to forge leaders who think critically — at risk.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
29 May 2025
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Working with endemic and non-endemic brands on collaborations and collections including FootJoy, Jimmy Choo, Curb Your Enthusiasm and adidas, Malbon Golf continues to shine a spotlight on the game, particularly among golf’s growing youth and diverse demographics.—
Michael LoRé,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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After the show ended, many cast members pursued diverse paths in acting, directing, and even politics, each carrying a piece of the show's legacy with them.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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“Promiscuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promiscuous. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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