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
On an average day, Curaçao’s eclectic energy animates the island, but this period is especially boisterous—filled with costumed performers, twinkling floats, an abundance of music and good-natured, family-friendly revelry.
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Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Nearly 20 years into her fascinatingly varied and eclectic career, everyone is still getting to know Dakota.
—Taylor Swift, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
The rest of the lineup leans heavy into the eclectic.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
The iconic former Boulder bar, The Dark Horse, is selling some of its eclectic memorabilia.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Nearly 20 years into her fascinatingly varied and eclectic career, everyone is still getting to know Dakota.
—Taylor Swift, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
The rest of the lineup leans heavy into the eclectic.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
The iconic former Boulder bar, The Dark Horse, is selling some of its eclectic memorabilia.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for eclectic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclectic
Adjective
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With a business model that has adapted to changing needs and changing markets, American Express has, for most of its varied history, catered to growth and the perception of exclusivity.—
Nancy Cutler,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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However, full autonomy still depends on achieving consistent reliability in varied environments.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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From penguins at Boulders Beach to whale spotting on the coast, packing a pair of binoculars ensures you a front-row seat to the diverse wildlife of South Africa.—
Abbey Hudetz,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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Annicelli said that Connecticut is home to a wide variety of diverse snakes and reptiles.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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The latest real estate report from Jones Lang LaSalle for the first quarter of the year painted a mixed picture.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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San Francisco's iconic Fisherman's Wharf, which draws tourists from around the globe, has been garnering some mixed reactions from visitors.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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After years of assorted pursuits — boxing, running a jazz shop, working in a Lincoln-Mercury plant — Gordy had found his calling.—
Brian McCollum,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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That won’t be a concern with the official release, which brings assorted search capabilities to your Windows PC.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Eclectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclectic. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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