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 Moon Shells, an eclectic folk/world music ensemble, in the Food Tent.
11:30 a.m.: Illuminous, an original rock band, on the Bandshell Stage.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2025
The rest of the house is quite a mixture, with some mid-century and heritage modernism influences, probably giving the vibe of eclectic minimalism in the end.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
Her eclectic new take-out eatery in a permanent food truck draws on the chef/owner’s restaurant memories from her time there and in other hospitality roles countywide.
—Kathe Tanner, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2025
At your literal doorstep was a veritable world capital of social connection, retail nirvana and eclectic dining opportunities.
—David Petitti, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2025
The rest of the house is quite a mixture, with some mid-century and heritage modernism influences, probably giving the vibe of eclectic minimalism in the end.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
Her eclectic new take-out eatery in a permanent food truck draws on the chef/owner’s restaurant memories from her time there and in other hospitality roles countywide.
—Kathe Tanner, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2025
At your literal doorstep was a veritable world capital of social connection, retail nirvana and eclectic dining opportunities.
—David Petitti, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclectic
Adjective
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While 32 different winds—each with a name—are noted for bringing in varied weather conditions, the most notorious is the Mistral.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
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Many trustees, however, start their roles without sufficient understanding of higher education’s unique dynamics and the varied needs of its constituents.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The school district is one of the nation’s largest and most ethnically and religiously diverse.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Some of the biggest opportunities for Fort Worth include growth in population, growing the technology industry, expanding tourism, becoming more inclusive and diverse, protecting the environment, and creating job opportunities.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Burke, of mixed Chinese American descent, bought the rundown 19th-century building for $700,000 in 2013 and invested more than $4 million in renovations, hoping to be a part of the historic neighborhood’s renaissance.—
Jason Motlagh,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2025
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Nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills, this park is home to two stunning groves of giant sequoias, surrounded by lush mixed conifer forests.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Sunset bites offered from 4 p.m. -6 p.m. include oysters with chili-lime mignonette, assorted crudite with peanut coconut dip, popcorn shrimp with sambal oelek, and a warm balinese lobster roll, amongst others.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Among the debris were bricks, tins of paint, stones, and other assorted rubbish.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Eclectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclectic. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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