ECLECTIC Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

eclectic

adjective

i-ˈklek-tik

Definition of eclectic

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 David Del Valle, the encyclopedic horror film historian, author and raconteur who contributed to dozens of laserdisc, DVD and Blu-ray commentary tracks during his eclectic career, has died. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026 The pastel-yellow lounge with its low ceiling and eclectic armchairs in the same soft hue playfully recalls the roaring twenties. — Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026 Each designer worked closely with Olympia to create exclusive pieces that reflect both their individual design signatures and her eclectic personal style. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026 Acts like Karina Vélez, Elia, DEL TORO, Giny, and LaDí have impressed fans with an eclectic output — from bubblegum to dream-pop and everything in between. — Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eclectic

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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

Definition of varied

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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

Definition of mixed

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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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