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 Storytelling Summit, an eclectic stream of Q&As and talks, runs every day at the festival’s Spring Studios hub.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 3 June 2026
The neighborhood/area Las Condes has it all, from great restaurants to eclectic shopping.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
This was a group effort by our staff, so the list is as eclectic and wonderful as the league.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Some of the 2026 kitchen tile trends include retro rhapsody, organic depth and texture, and eclectic artistry.
—Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 3 June 2026
The neighborhood/area Las Condes has it all, from great restaurants to eclectic shopping.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
This was a group effort by our staff, so the list is as eclectic and wonderful as the league.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Some of the 2026 kitchen tile trends include retro rhapsody, organic depth and texture, and eclectic artistry.
—Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for eclectic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclectic
Adjective
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The differences expand our understanding of how varied human life has been.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Explore the varied landscapes of France, from the secluded beaches of the Île de Porquerolles to Alpine destinations like Chamonix and Villard-de-Lans.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Next week’s trip provides Xi yet another opportunity to present himself as a geopolitical power broker with direct lines to a diverse cast of counterparts.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Expect indoor and open-air shows from more than 50 local and regional acts in diverse genres, organizers said, from punk and hip hop to folk, metal and jazz.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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The explosion came on the eve of New Glenn's fourth launch from Cape Canaveral following a mission in April that ended with mixed results.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Johnson County Parks and Recreation is hosting the inaugural KC Unity Cup, a 7v7 adult mixed gender soccer tournament on June 6 and 7.—
Emily Harter,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Smokin’ in the Boys’ Room The smoke master is a special breed of outdoor cook who appreciates craftsmanship, the science of barbecuing, and revels in the appropriate pairing of wood flavors with assorted meats, fish, and fowls.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Kids who are on their phones all day and all night are irresponsible, not merely victims of an assorted array of algorithms.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
28 May 2026
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“Eclectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclectic. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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