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
Neil, played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, responds to the abuse by becoming a promiscuous hustler.
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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
Walking in the forest, Doyle and Severson called Missy promiscuous, per the filing, and Doyle grabbed her by the hair and chopped off part of it.
—Emily Palmer, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
But their whirlwind romance can’t overcome his insecurities over her promiscuous past and the blatant homophobia of his writing partner Banky (Jason Lee), who lashes out at the relationship as a means of dealing with his own repressed homosexuality.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2024
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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
Walking in the forest, Doyle and Severson called Missy promiscuous, per the filing, and Doyle grabbed her by the hair and chopped off part of it.
—Emily Palmer, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
But their whirlwind romance can’t overcome his insecurities over her promiscuous past and the blatant homophobia of his writing partner Banky (Jason Lee), who lashes out at the relationship as a means of dealing with his own repressed homosexuality.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promiscuous
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No Stunt Awards category has been as consistently eclectic as this one, featuring Oscar front-runners Anora and the Substance, a Trent Reznor–scored final tennis match from Challengers, and a movie starring 95-year-old June Squibb.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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So, with sides C and D, all the extra songs just became this eclectic mix.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
27 Feb. 2025
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However, many more come from varied backgrounds and other countries.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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And varied reports said the devastation left between 700 and 3,000 people out of work.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2025
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After a few years of mixed results as a public company, Endeavor is being taken private by Silver Lake in a deal expected to close by the end of the first quarter.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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Those blueprints were met with mixed feedback, at best, and Donovan said any renovation plan would include a reboot.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2025
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Also for dessert will be assorted cookies, barks, bonbons, an apple strudel and ice cream sundaes made to order.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Then there is the Bob Dylan Instagram account, featuring tour promos and, lately, assorted video clips, mostly of old movies.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
27 Feb. 2025
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Congressional Republicans have raised no objections to the massive, indiscriminate firings of employees in many government offices and federal organizations initiated by Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.—
Mordechai Gordon,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
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The indiscriminate firing of probationary employees in the Forest Service and other federal agencies, in my opinion, violates the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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To increase access, liquid biopsies must perform consistently across diverse healthcare settings, from high-tech oncology centers to local clinics.—
Mariya Filipova,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Mennonites are a diverse group of Christian denominations rooted in the Protestant Reformation who believe in a commitment to pacifism and nonresistance.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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