SUNDRY Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

sundry

adjective

Definition of sundry

as in various

formal made up of different things sundry items for sundry reasons

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Recent Examples of sundry This would not be an ordinary meetup because, besides sundry individual tasks, the three had important business to accomplish together—namely, chartering a day-boat cruise in Puerto Rico for spring break. — Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 15 June 2026 Wagner is among a bevy of hosts from progressive outlet Crooked Media who can be seen on MS NOW every Saturday night at 9 in clips from the collective’s sundry podcasts. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026 There was the tailoring at Versace, the dresses at Balenciaga, Valentino, and Prada; Hermès presented accessories, while Chloé incorporated it into a sundry of floral patterns. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026 Over the years, for various and sundry reasons, Prince William and Kate Middleton have sometimes missed the family celebration, and Buckingham Palace has yet to confirm if the couple, as well as children Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, will attend this year's services. — Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sundry

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In them, Contra Costa officials were ordered to turn over eight years of emails, calendars and notes for various officials, including Kramer, Robb, and three other employees of the assessor’s office.

— Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026

Definition of various

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The main plot moves along at a good pace, though assorted flashbacks to Kara's Kryptonian origins wind up slowing down the momentum.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 26 June 2026
In addition to their handcrafted coffee and coffee flavors – that brew assorted hot or iced lattes, cappuccinos and Americanos – the couple plan to package their tea leaves in tea bags and offer smoothies and lemonade at the Ramona location.

— Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2026

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In discussing her varied interests and style sense, Pilar Queen said her mother developed her own sense of style and wasn’t influenced by her own mother.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
Wash fruits and vegetables under running water and eat a varied diet instead of relying heavily on the same foods every day.

— Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

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