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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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The return on investment varied widely by major, from a high of $204,686 for engineering and architecture degrees to a low of $35,410 for liberal arts.
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Projections varied in the weeks leading up to the draft with no real consensus among draft analysts, but in the last 24 hours there were strong indications the Clippers would choose Wagler and the Nets would take Brown.
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Working with sister stylist duo Chloe and Chenelle Delgadillo, Rodrigo has reconstructed her signature looks to feel softer and more grown-up, with outfits drawing from fashion references just as diverse as her musical taste.
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This is a really fun, diverse set of applications all mysteriously falling under the heading of the positive Grassmannian.
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Many with mixed backgrounds switched allegiances when turning senior, following their heart – or their ambition.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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“Eclectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclectic. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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