as in varied
consisting of many things of different sorts
the museum's eclectic collection has everything from a giraffe skeleton to medieval musical instruments
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Recent Examples of eclectic
For a group like Whiskey Myers that has eschewed genres or labels but skews far more rock than country, Joyce’s eclectic background seemed a perfect fit.
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Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Ian Brennan, Glee followed an eclectic group of ambitious high school singers coached by passionate and optimistic teacher Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison).
—Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Bop around the boutique shops on Charles Street selling everything from vintage handbags to eclectic home decor, and duck into Beacon Hill Books & Cafe for warm chai oatmeal or a cup of coffee and a browse.
—Kori Perten, AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
Her new neighborhood was brimming with creative energy, with eclectic art, with sumptuous food.
—Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025
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Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Ian Brennan, Glee followed an eclectic group of ambitious high school singers coached by passionate and optimistic teacher Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison).
—Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Bop around the boutique shops on Charles Street selling everything from vintage handbags to eclectic home decor, and duck into Beacon Hill Books & Cafe for warm chai oatmeal or a cup of coffee and a browse.
—Kori Perten, AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
Her new neighborhood was brimming with creative energy, with eclectic art, with sumptuous food.
—Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclectic
Adjective
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Their stories later varied as to who killed her.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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In the past, the prize has varied season to season but frequently included a cash sum as well as a coveted CFDA spot.—
Alyssa Davis,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Old Nazi warheads and US warships have been reclaimed by a new army of diverse marine life, as scientists uncover how nature has made use of the munitions and fleets that ended up dumped in waterways during the two world conflicts.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Sep. 2025
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Film and content studio Wavelength has hired Jessica Wolfson as new executive director of the Wave Grant, a program designed to support emerging filmmakers from diverse backgrounds and perspectives to tell their stories.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Martinez left Friday night’s game with mixed emotions.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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The project will create a new urban neighborhood with mixed-use development, including residential and commercial spaces.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There's plenty of horror to be had as Victor Frankenstein (Oscar Isaac) plays God and creates a patchwork Creature (Jacob Elordi) from assorted body parts, an act that has far-reaching consequences for both.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Despite the efforts of avid players, The Dude, and assorted poets, bowling in America still ends up with a broadly dorky reputation.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Eclectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclectic. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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