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
Post-breakfast, peruse eclectic galleries and vintage shops like Varga Gallery and Mystery Spot Antiques.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
This eclectic six-pack of grill seasonings adds flavor to any protein.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Despite his enduring success, Rollins was never quite satisfied with his art, occasionally taking lengthy hiatuses from playing and consistently adopting eclectic new styles.
—CBS News, 26 May 2026
Ritchie is known for his eclectic directorial style, which is on full display in Young Sherlock.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 26 May 2026
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
This eclectic six-pack of grill seasonings adds flavor to any protein.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Despite his enduring success, Rollins was never quite satisfied with his art, occasionally taking lengthy hiatuses from playing and consistently adopting eclectic new styles.
—CBS News, 26 May 2026
Ritchie is known for his eclectic directorial style, which is on full display in Young Sherlock.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 26 May 2026
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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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Fridley Middle enrolls students from all over the metro area and is very diverse, a fact the teachers and administrators are proud of.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The internships are organized around an aerospace or space science theme drawn from NASA’s diverse engineering and scientific research programs.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 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 4 Jun. 2026.
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