Definition of eclecticnext

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Recent Examples of eclectic After moving south from Indiana, Williams discovered the organization through its eclectic programming and eventually joined their team. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2026 With four major professional sports teams and an eclectic international dining scene that ranges from Texas staples like barbecue and Tex-Mex to Vietnamese, Nigerian, and Indian cuisine, there’s no shortage of reasons to visit. — Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2026 And the furnishings lean eclectic—midcentury, vintage, art-forward—with a living-meets-dining-room layout that accommodates group gatherings and lounging. — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026 Bold, whimsical, and eclectic, the jewelry collection is a clear reflection of Karpidas and her singular vision. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eclectic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclectic
Adjective
  • California has a rich and varied history — and San Jose is the oldest civilian community in the state.
    — John Ramos, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Teghaza 001 instead preserves a more varied record of ancient crust formation.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Catholics of varying ethnic backgrounds Catholics in California are also ethnically diverse.
    — Krysta Fauria, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
  • In the future, reef ecosystems might be less diverse, bright and colorful.
    — Connie Hanzhang Jin, NPR, 8 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Founded in 2017, Kensington focuses on acquiring, developing, and redeveloping retail and mixed-use projects across the United States, according to its website.
    — Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The temperatures will also dip by the end the week as much colder air is pulled into the region keeping Philly in the upper 40's on Friday but cold enough in the far western Poconos for some festive flakes and mixed precipitation.
    — Tammie Souza, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • There was a line of fans outside the team store at the Baptist Health IcePlex, the team’s practice facility in Fort Lauderdale, waiting to get their hands on jerseys, hats t-shirts and other assorted Hometown Remix memorabilia.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Children have also left behind plenty of toys — including eight mini race cars, three bouncy balls, dozens of assorted figurines, rubber ducks, fidget spinners and other trinkets.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2026

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“Eclectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclectic. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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