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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of eclectic
Just south of Forsyth Park and the historic downtown core, the Starland District shows Savannah’s edgier and more eclectic side, with food trucks, new restaurants, bars and shops that defy easy explanation.
—
Adam Kuehl, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
The album's eclectic throwback sound pays tribute to the singer's Boricua roots, incorporating traditional genres such as Plena, salsa and jibaro into his signature Latin urbano style.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
The Hollywood Bowl 2026 season announced Wednesday includes the usual eclectic mix of symphonies and rock bands, jazz nights and film music.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
During the renovation, Tresl decided the new house design should be eclectic.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for eclectic
Adam Kuehl, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
The album's eclectic throwback sound pays tribute to the singer's Boricua roots, incorporating traditional genres such as Plena, salsa and jibaro into his signature Latin urbano style.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
The Hollywood Bowl 2026 season announced Wednesday includes the usual eclectic mix of symphonies and rock bands, jazz nights and film music.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
During the renovation, Tresl decided the new house design should be eclectic.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for eclectic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclectic
Adjective
-
The terrain favors glades and varied pitches, and the compact base keeps logistics simple.—
Caroline Tell,
CNN Money,
25 Feb. 2026
-
Imagine a small business owner deciding among a group of varied AI tools from one platform, with efficiency and ease, over a cup of coffee, design sketches in hand.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
That shift is creating openings for a diverse array of chipmakers to challenge Nvidia’s dominance.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026
-
Bettmann Lafayette's legacy of unique and diverse storytelling lives on through other Harlem theater companies, like The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH).—
Noelle Lilley,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
Friday, March 6, Beef Taco, tortilla, beans, corn, mixed fruit, milk.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
-
With roommates, protect your privacy by setting clear times for talks, and ask for commitments in writing to avoid mixed signals.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
But prior to that, our appetite for Mars' musical bars could only be fulfilled with his assorted pairings.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
-
Guests will find first-of-its-kind Mystery Boxes, available only in-store, that include keychains, compact mirrors, or a sleep mask/scrunchie set in assorted patterns and icons.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Eclectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclectic. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
