KITCHEN-SINK Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

kitchen-sink

adjective

ˈki-chən-ˈsiŋk

Definition of kitchen-sink

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 Mantello has done away with the naturalistic kitchen-sink set; in the rehearsal room, a plywood box stood in for a red 1964 Chevy that would dominate the stage. — Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2026 This is especially true with under-kitchen-sink plumbing penetrations. — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026 The kitchen-sink approach sought to authorize a range of local and state authorities to take on the problem under the oversight of the state Department of Agriculture. — Mark Dee march 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026 Not even in its top-of-the-line, everything-but-the-kitchen-sink trim level, the Capstone. — Jesus R. Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 15 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for kitchen-sink

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Adjective

And for more than two heady years, music lovers within a mile or two of the Sunset Junction area could groove to the wildly eclectic sounds of KBLT, a pirate radio station that operated from 1995 to 1998.

— Pat Saperstein, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026
The eclectic home includes a dining room with a curved wall, a music room with crown molding, and a living room with French doors.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of eclectic

Adjective

The gallery’s upcoming exhibition of paintings, sculpture and mixed media works by Spanish artist Manolo Valdés brings another perspective to the district; his sculpture is also part of the outdoor environment.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
However, the actual performance for input lag is a little mixed.

— M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of mixed

Adjective

Lotte caters, and Yoon reminisces fondly about trays of modeum jeon, assorted fritters and pancakes her family would order each New Year’s.

— Vanessa Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
For decades, Hollywood actor Danny Trejo’s bread and butter was playing gangsters, prison inmates and other assorted criminals.

— Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of assorted

Adjective

Even after the engines are removed, firms are looking for parts as varied as landing gear and antennae to sell.

— Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
In the ads analyzed by Noticias Telemundo, the form and content indicating it was done with AI varied; there were differences ranging from the text size to the wording.

— Anagilmara Vílchez, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026

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