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Recent Examples of eclectic In London’s Templeton Garden hotel, Vogue columnist Raven Smith curated the hotel’s eclectic library that represents many of the famous authors that lived in the neighborhood. Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025 Exhibiting an eclectic array of academic excellence, robust pursuit of agricultural and STEM innovations, and idealistic ambitions, they are headed to prestigious universities, including CalTech, Cornell, MIT, Northwestern, and Cal Poly. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2025 His tastes are eclectic, ranging from early classical to Art Deco and Modernist designs. Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 9 July 2025 The Active Awards are a particularly eclectic collection, ranging from the best trail running shoes (Hoka Tecton X 3) and the best electric bike (Brompton G Line) to the best smart ring, which is the Oura Ring 4 and best smartwatch, the OnePlus Watch 3. David Phelan, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for eclectic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclectic
Adjective
  • Equip them with discussion points, questions and varied perspectives.
    Antoine Andrews, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
  • In all of these cities, the difference between buying and renting varied from $1,166 to $2,623.
    Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Adjective
  • The Iranian diaspora is extraordinarily diverse, and political and generational outlooks often transcend religious lines.
    Dan Bilefsky, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2025
  • After losing her teaching job during the COVID-19 pandemic, Lê leaned fully into her content, collaborating with publishers, monetizing lesson plans through platforms like Teachers Pay Teachers, and building a business focused on diverse and inclusive book collections.
    Alejandra Rojas, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Adjective
  • Valuation Analysis Block presents a mixed valuation picture compared to market benchmarks.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
  • Ask about foot soaks: While evidence is mixed, some people find that soaking their feet in Epsom salts relieves and reduces pain.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 19 July 2025
Adjective
  • When Lex shares that bombshell with the world, Superman takes quite a beating in the public discourse — setting up a montage in which assorted news programs and talk shows trash the Kryptonian.
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 12 July 2025
  • To cap off the evening, guests will receive a take-home box of assorted sweet bites, including a lemon bar, brownie, blondie and more.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025

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“Eclectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclectic. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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