as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts
a pack rat whose cramped apartment is filled with a magpie collection of books, old newspapers, and tchotchkes
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as in chatterer
a person who talks constantly
media magpies will no doubt seize upon the president's latest gaffe and blow it all out of proportion
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Recent Examples of magpie
Carl Swanson, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2024
The language and structure of King’s sermons, tapping into this magpie tradition of oral performance, had many sources.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2024
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Wayne is also a ferocious magpie of information, an endless spinner of theories and weaver of connections, a writer of feverish, private dispatches.
—Tom Vanderbilt, Outside Online, 5 June 2025
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Adjective
The aloof downtown intellectual, named Luc by her Belgian parents, is a poetic essayist with a magpie mind and a talent for archive spelunking.
—Carl Swanson, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2024
The language and structure of King’s sermons, tapping into this magpie tradition of oral performance, had many sources.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2024
Noun
Experts suggest that not all magpies are aggressive.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Wayne is also a ferocious magpie of information, an endless spinner of theories and weaver of connections, a writer of feverish, private dispatches.
—Tom Vanderbilt, Outside Online, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magpie
Adjective
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Fantastic Fest has announced the film lineup for its 20th edition, promising an eclectic mix of horror, action, sci-fi, comedy, animation, and otherwise unclassifiable cinema that befits its status as the weirdest stop on the very busy fall festival circuit.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Lenexa Artists’ Show highlights an eclectic mix of artwork from local artists.—
Debra Skodack,
Kansas City Star,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The first, PCMark for Android, performs assorted productivity operations in a smartphone-style window, giving a sense of Android app performance on the device.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
15 Aug. 2025
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There is a huge variety of treats to choose from at the bakery including assorted cookies, cakes, scones and cinnamon rolls.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Aug. 2025
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Oaks are famous for their acorns, which aren’t just consumed by animals but also by birds such as woodpeckers and jays.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 July 2025
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Officials said residents should report dead birds — including crows, jays and magpies, which have a particularly high risk of infection — by calling the state Department of Public Health hotline at 877-968-2473.—
Ethan Wolin
July 7,
Sacbee.com,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Others accused the brand of catering to Black elitism, erasing the varied experiences of Black Americans involvement with the Ralph Lauren brand.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
17 Aug. 2025
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This opens the door to more natural writing and varied phrasing.—
Jeremy Fields,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Magpie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magpie. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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