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 ambience here is easy breezy and eclectic; a row of pink flamingos lines an edge of the lawn and there are classic games like table tennis and hook and ring for additional entertainment.
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Kate Lewis, New York Times, 19 June 2025
As a kid growing up in the eclectic neighborhood of Eagle Rock, in the far northeastern reaches of Los Angeles, Gary Mkrtichyan would always hear mysterious whispers about the clandestine activity that had long ago transpired at a stately 1930s residence on his block.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 June 2025
Stop by Kiki’s and browse their eclectic selection of accessories, kid's clothing, home goods, and women’s wear—including the perfect Alpaca sweaters adorned with lobsters.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
Daniel Glass Trio Fairfield Theatre Company, 70 Sanford St., Fairfield
The eclectic pop/jazz/funk/whatever trio led by drummer Daniel Glass and including guitarist Sean Harkness and bassist Michael O’Brien plays at Fairfield Theatre Company on June 20 at 8 p.m. $34, $31 FTC members.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025
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Kate Lewis, New York Times, 19 June 2025
As a kid growing up in the eclectic neighborhood of Eagle Rock, in the far northeastern reaches of Los Angeles, Gary Mkrtichyan would always hear mysterious whispers about the clandestine activity that had long ago transpired at a stately 1930s residence on his block.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 June 2025
Stop by Kiki’s and browse their eclectic selection of accessories, kid's clothing, home goods, and women’s wear—including the perfect Alpaca sweaters adorned with lobsters.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
Daniel Glass Trio Fairfield Theatre Company, 70 Sanford St., Fairfield
The eclectic pop/jazz/funk/whatever trio led by drummer Daniel Glass and including guitarist Sean Harkness and bassist Michael O’Brien plays at Fairfield Theatre Company on June 20 at 8 p.m. $34, $31 FTC members.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclectic
Adjective
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Enjoy blackberries as part of a varied, balanced diet for the best results.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
17 June 2025
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While a small group of technology stocks have mostly pushed the QQQ Nasdaq-100 ETF near an all-time high this year, analysts believe a more varied mix of stocks might do the heavy liting from here on out.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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The firm’s name references Houston’s South Loop, which connects various historically diverse neighborhoods and is near the historically Black Third Ward, Beyoncé’s birthplace.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
19 June 2025
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Al Hilal played with a very diverse roster as only three of its starters are from Saudi Arabia.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Jeff Rueter: The opening weekend gave a mixed first impression, with some stale atmospheres and Bayern’s 10-0 pasting of poor Auckland City giving little reason for neutrals to buy into the tournament.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Given the affordable housing crisis, Vienna’s social housing model has been given enormous media exposure and has been studied by numerous advocacy groups with mixed views.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 June 2025
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The journal page is among the items in the exhibit, along with assorted mementos from throughout her career and childhood.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2025
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Guests dined on an array of appetizers, including coconut shrimp, spicy jerk chicken skewers, mini burgers and assorted cheeses.—
Tricia Despres,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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“Eclectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclectic. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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