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
For those with a penchant for eclectic home decor, the kitchen counters can be a fun and easy way to express your creativity.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
Two decades later, those goblets remain a hallmark of my Thanksgiving dinner—along with an eclectic mix of guests.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
Just beyond, neighborhoods like Westcott and Tipperary Hill have eclectic cafés, Irish pubs, and live music haunts.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
Stiller & Meara took them to stages around the country, including over 30 appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show, and introduced an eclectic cast of characters into the lives of their children, Ben and his sister Amy Stiller, such as folks like Severance star Walken.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
Two decades later, those goblets remain a hallmark of my Thanksgiving dinner—along with an eclectic mix of guests.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
Just beyond, neighborhoods like Westcott and Tipperary Hill have eclectic cafés, Irish pubs, and live music haunts.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
Stiller & Meara took them to stages around the country, including over 30 appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show, and introduced an eclectic cast of characters into the lives of their children, Ben and his sister Amy Stiller, such as folks like Severance star Walken.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclectic
Adjective
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These varied global efforts are helping to define technical standards, cost models, and business cases for dynamic electric road systems, with induction being one of several competing technologies (others include ground-rails and overhead power supply).—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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By considering the varied needs of different users, Ausom designs its scooters to adapt to a range of real-world scenarios—whether for daily commuting, longer-distance travel, or occasional recreational use.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Regions of diverse dinosaurs The new study paints a portrait of two very different dinosaur communities divided between the north and south regions of the continent.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Today, the boardrooms of the nation’s largest companies have never been more diverse.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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City code allows for retail cannabis operations within the city’s commercial, agricultural, business and mixed-use districts, but an interim-use permit must be obtained for zoning compliance, Chaika said.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
26 Oct. 2025
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Overmixing Biscuit dough should be gently mixed and folded to keep the layers light and fluffy.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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The assorted figures range in medium, from traditional bronze and marble statues to those made of fiberglass and resin.—
Sophia Arndt,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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The activists were regularly moved around to assorted cells and outdoor cages while awaiting processing and court hearings.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Eclectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclectic. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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