as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts
many of the bartender's recipes are for kitchen-sink cocktails that sound like they would be a waste of good liquor
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Recent Examples of kitchen-sink
Ketchum’s running bit fit right in with the kitchen-sink comedy of series creators Buck Henry and Mel Blanc.
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Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025
The production has a kitchen-sink approach with live singers, dancers, gymnasts (aerial and grounded), puppeteers, a drummer and a variety of special effects.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2025
Haptic surfaces on the steering wheel are surrounded by an everything-and-the-kitchen-sink array of buttons and switches.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2025
Visually speaking, Jing takes an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink approach to collapsing the film’s human characters and its vast landscape into a single fluid entity.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2025
Among these formulas is the kitchen-sink drama: Step 1: Confine an ensemble of characters, all of whom have long histories with one another, in a home for a predetermined period of time.
—Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2025
Heightened by the absence of Klay Thompson’s floor-spacing, Curry has been facing kitchen-sink defenses and relying on role players to relieve the building pressure.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
Being Dead do zippy low-fi kitchen-sink catchiness as well as anyone since the Guided By Voices of Bee Thousand.
—Rolling Stone, 28 Dec. 2024
Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025
The production has a kitchen-sink approach with live singers, dancers, gymnasts (aerial and grounded), puppeteers, a drummer and a variety of special effects.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2025
Haptic surfaces on the steering wheel are surrounded by an everything-and-the-kitchen-sink array of buttons and switches.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2025
Visually speaking, Jing takes an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink approach to collapsing the film’s human characters and its vast landscape into a single fluid entity.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2025
Among these formulas is the kitchen-sink drama: Step 1: Confine an ensemble of characters, all of whom have long histories with one another, in a home for a predetermined period of time.
—Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2025
Heightened by the absence of Klay Thompson’s floor-spacing, Curry has been facing kitchen-sink defenses and relying on role players to relieve the building pressure.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
Being Dead do zippy low-fi kitchen-sink catchiness as well as anyone since the Guided By Voices of Bee Thousand.
—Rolling Stone, 28 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kitchen-sink
Adjective
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Rashid also said that Chiu wasn’t afraid to look to more eclectic works for potential purchases.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The scope of Huntrix’s fictional audience is emphasized through overhead shots of massive arena concerts, and made more personal by close-ups of the eclectic men, women, and children united through their commitment.—
Yvonne Kim,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Because the sliding molecules are built into the gel (not just mixed in), their motion directly couples with the gel’s stretching.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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Known for excellent hazy IPAs as well as a stellar mixed fermentation/sour program, Hill Farmstead is worth the drive as some beer people consider a visit to their small but inviting tasting room almost a religious pilgrimage.—
Em Sauter,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Hippeas Chickpea Puffs, assorted varieties.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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Buy a repair kit with assorted colors to test out.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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By studying how Penicillium adapts in cheese caves, scientists can gain insights into how Aspergillus adapts inside the lung environment, potentially finding new ways to treat these varied health conditions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Sep. 2025
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Rebecca Lowe, who anchors the Premier League Mornings desk show at halftime and between match kickoff windows, emphasized the event’s ability to pull people behind a singular interest — Premier League soccer — even if the fans’ team allegiances varied.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Kitchen-sink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kitchen-sink. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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