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
In the novel, which the publisher describes as perfect for Sally Rooney fans, the eclectic cast of characters face questions of their own accomplishments, disappointments, vices, beauty and — worst of all — age, which puts a clock on it all.
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Chef Jarrett Stieber crafts an eclectic mix of eight dishes on an à la carte menu and four more on the tasting menu.
—Pervaiz Shallwani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
Its eclectic programming includes local and touring acts across multiple genres.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2025
The shop's eclectic array of merchandise has attracted visitors during the summer tourism season for decades.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Chef Jarrett Stieber crafts an eclectic mix of eight dishes on an à la carte menu and four more on the tasting menu.
—Pervaiz Shallwani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
Its eclectic programming includes local and touring acts across multiple genres.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2025
The shop's eclectic array of merchandise has attracted visitors during the summer tourism season for decades.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclectic
Adjective
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Interactions with pets do occur, though the outcomes are varied and unpredictable.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
1 Aug. 2025
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But given her job and role as a public intellectual, her broader media and information diet is necessarily varied and voluminous.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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That includes examining how digital agents interact with diverse teams, supporting inclusion efforts and avoiding bias amplification through unchecked machine learning.—
Dr. Timothy J. Giardino,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Your commitment to innovation is clear from the stock photos of a diverse group of people deeply engaged in what appears to be a breakthrough moment involving a laptop and some very enthusiastic pointing.—
Greg Mania,
New Yorker,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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However, research is mixed, with some studies finding benefits and others showing no effect.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
14 Aug. 2025
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The monthly consumer price index was mixed, showing some impacts from tariffs but some price declines in large categories.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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When Ulla and Sunny returned from the Korean deli with toilet paper, tofu, sprouts, and six assorted artisan ales, Ulla almost trod on it but didn’t.—
Kiran Desai,
New Yorker,
3 Aug. 2025
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There were six television cameras, a sketch artist and about a dozen assorted journalists watching the proceeding on a live feed outside the courtroom.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Eclectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclectic. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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