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 An eclectic mix of art adds personality, while cafe curtains softly filter sunlight through tall windows overlooking Johnson Square to the north and Bull Street to the west. — Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026 The volume of the excellent eclectic soundtrack raises the energy level even higher. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026 The eclectic cast also includes Matt Smith, Mia Goth, Aaron Pierre, Jamael Westman, Daniel Ings, Flynn Gray, and Amy Adams. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 14 Sep. 2026 Simmons went eclectic, surrounding himself with guest musicians and exploring sounds beyond the band’s usual territory. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eclectic

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The brewery offers a varied selection of styles brewed in-house from IPAs to sours to dark brews to light sippers.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
Because the policy measures were varied across combinations, the same option appeared for different respondents alongside many combinations of other policies.

— Fengxiu Zhang, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of varied

Adjective

From excellent shopping in Alpharetta to Sandy Springs’s surprisingly diverse dining scene, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
The diverse region, which accounts for a fifth of the world's growing energy demand, depended heavily on fossil fuel imports from the Middle East.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of diverse

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Adoption has been slower in industries with smaller, mixed-brand fleets, such as real estate, home services and specialty contracting, where integrating multiple OEM platforms often outweighs near-term gains.

— Stacey Moser, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Top banking analyst Mike Mayo of Wells Fargo is out with his third-quarter earnings preview, with mixed attitudes on Club names BNY and Goldman Sachs .

— Matthew J. Belvedere,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of mixed

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However, assorted studies suggest that hair overall tends to grow faster during the summer months, possibly due to hormones released more abundantly in warmer temperatures.

— Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
Underwood threw for 251 yards in his first collegiate start, before any of his assorted coaches could work their magic.

— Austin Meek, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

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