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
Just south of the eclectic town of Trinidad, our newest state park, Fishers Peak, houses one of southern Colorado’s most recognizable landmarks (its namesake peak).
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Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
26 June 2026
Before Swift wiped her Instagram, she and guests were known to post a series of Polaroids from the weekend that often included an eclectic mix of inflatable pool animals, fireworks, matching onesies, baked goods, and a large blow-up Slip ‘n Slide.
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Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
26 June 2026
This is Liberty Station’s first parade, and organizers say an eclectic group of entries will include vintage vehicles, dancers, a firetruck, local organizations, a band and more.
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Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
For boho vibes, skateboarders, and a beachfront promenade full of eclectic performers, head to Venice Beach.
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Adeline Duff,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
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Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
26 June 2026
Before Swift wiped her Instagram, she and guests were known to post a series of Polaroids from the weekend that often included an eclectic mix of inflatable pool animals, fireworks, matching onesies, baked goods, and a large blow-up Slip ‘n Slide.
—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
26 June 2026
This is Liberty Station’s first parade, and organizers say an eclectic group of entries will include vintage vehicles, dancers, a firetruck, local organizations, a band and more.
—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
For boho vibes, skateboarders, and a beachfront promenade full of eclectic performers, head to Venice Beach.
—
Adeline Duff,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclectic
Adjective
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Main categories include cycling, hiking, and multi-sport, all offering varied difficulty levels.
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The three-time Grand Slam doubles champion has a varied game with a killer serve, and she won’t be intimidated by Świątek.
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Working with sister stylist duo Chloe and Chenelle Delgadillo, Rodrigo has reconstructed her signature looks to feel softer and more grown-up, with outfits drawing from fashion references just as diverse as her musical taste.
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This is a really fun, diverse set of applications all mysteriously falling under the heading of the positive Grassmannian.
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Aabria walks the best line here, keeping her lies small, manageable, and heavily mixed with the truth, and getting the jury on her side most consistently.
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The two nations have given mixed messages on tolls and routes through the vital waterway.
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The main plot moves along at a good pace, though assorted flashbacks to Kara's Kryptonian origins wind up slowing down the momentum.
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In addition to their handcrafted coffee and coffee flavors – that brew assorted hot or iced lattes, cappuccinos and Americanos – the couple plan to package their tea leaves in tea bags and offer smoothies and lemonade at the Ramona location.
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“Eclectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclectic. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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