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
The vibrant rubies, emeralds, sapphires, and tourmalines reflect G-Dragon’s eclectic aesthetic, according to Jacob & Co.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026
Aardvark Antiques For a one-of-a-kind souvenir, check out Aardvark Antiques, known for its eclectic mix of architectural and salvaged pieces.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Foodie heaven Let’s talk pizza, breakfast and burgers because Austin’s food game is just as eclectic as the city itself.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
Add eclectic vibes to a kitchen with an oil painting or two.
—Lacey Ramburger, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026
Aardvark Antiques For a one-of-a-kind souvenir, check out Aardvark Antiques, known for its eclectic mix of architectural and salvaged pieces.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Foodie heaven Let’s talk pizza, breakfast and burgers because Austin’s food game is just as eclectic as the city itself.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
Add eclectic vibes to a kitchen with an oil painting or two.
—Lacey Ramburger, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclectic
Adjective
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Most of the intrigue occurs in watching these varied human behaviors in a crisis and how quickly things shift and change when Sam’s plan is thrown off course or law enforcement intervenes in unexpected ways.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
14 Jan. 2026
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Investment ecosystems should recognize varied paths to founder readiness.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Based on the 1906 earthquake in San Francisco, this story highlights the struggles of a diverse group of women who come together to survive more than the destruction of their city.—
Barbara Ellis,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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The study population was also largely White, relatively highly educated and had few co-occurring conditions, Holtzheimer said — so how SAINT may work for more diverse groups or ones with more than one diagnosis isn’t fully clear, though this wasn’t the point of the study.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Better yet, thanks to their neutral palette, each piece can be easily mixed and matched with the rest of my closet.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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That appears to be behind the CIA's mixed assessment of its stability.—
Margaret Brennan,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Two recent Roxbury city councilors, Tania Fernandes Anderson and Chuck Turner, have ended up in federal prison for assorted heists.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Member's Mark Assorted Cookie Tray More than 7,000 Sam's Club shoppers agree the Member's Mark Assorted Cookie Tray, which contains 84 assorted cookies, is a warehouse winner.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Eclectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclectic. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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