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 eclectic rooms mix vintage pieces with modern elements and bold accents that reflect Allen’s playful style and Harbour’s cinematic sensibility.
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Mark David, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
Expect to find an eclectic roster of Italian wines, from Emilia Romagna crowd-pleasers to quirky natural producers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
Cluttered with eclectic brick-a-brac and Route 66 memorabilia, these mom-and-pop shops sell road signs, bumper stickers, keychains, mugs, T-shirts, snowglobes, and more.
—Rebecca Treon, Parents, 18 June 2026
Beyond stand-up, the festival offers an eclectic mix of sketch and improv performances, panel discussions, intimate conversations with comedy legends, talent competitions, star-studded fundraising galas, film screenings, live podcast tapings, interactive partner activations and much more.
—William Earl, Variety, 17 June 2026
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Mark David, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
Expect to find an eclectic roster of Italian wines, from Emilia Romagna crowd-pleasers to quirky natural producers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
Cluttered with eclectic brick-a-brac and Route 66 memorabilia, these mom-and-pop shops sell road signs, bumper stickers, keychains, mugs, T-shirts, snowglobes, and more.
—Rebecca Treon, Parents, 18 June 2026
Beyond stand-up, the festival offers an eclectic mix of sketch and improv performances, panel discussions, intimate conversations with comedy legends, talent competitions, star-studded fundraising galas, film screenings, live podcast tapings, interactive partner activations and much more.
—William Earl, Variety, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclectic
Adjective
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While the severity of the injuries varied, all of those injured were expected to recover, and most had been released from hospital care within a couple of days.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Few Hollywood stars working today have as varied a skill set as Hugh Jackman.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Inglewood is already diverse — most residents are Latino or Black, and nearly a third are immigrants.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The potential benefits of more inclusive workplaces are 2SLGBTQIA+ professionals better placed to develop and produce diverse Canadian stories to more accurately reflect multicultural audiences at home and worldwide.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Many with mixed backgrounds switched allegiances when turning senior, following their heart – or their ambition.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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For many Haitian fans, there were mixed emotions in a country that has long had a soft spot for Brazil’s soccer team.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Also on Wednesday, paparazzi snapped photos of Kelce, his brother and assorted male friends entering a members-only restaurant and social club called Birds Streets Club on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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Angelina Guatemala, 64, counted on federal food stamps after retiring a couple of years ago in Ogden, Kansas, from assorted jobs arranging flowers, decorating cakes in shops, and preparing meals.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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“Eclectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclectic. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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