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 result is a daring collection of originals and covers that highlight Flea’s unbridled dedication to both the trumpet and bass, but also his eclectic influences and tastes.
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Lina Lecaro, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
An animal print can be layered with pretty much any pattern or color story for a bit of eclectic flair.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
With clothes leaning matter-of-fact and pragmatic this season, there was a lot of room for eclectic accessories.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
Since then, Cantens has crafted an eclectic career that has included two years coaching pro ball in Germany.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
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Lina Lecaro, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
An animal print can be layered with pretty much any pattern or color story for a bit of eclectic flair.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
With clothes leaning matter-of-fact and pragmatic this season, there was a lot of room for eclectic accessories.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
Since then, Cantens has crafted an eclectic career that has included two years coaching pro ball in Germany.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclectic
Adjective
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Another ancient tradition is the extensive prayers of the faithful, interspersed with genuflections, which today include intentions as varied as praying for the pope, for the Jewish people, and for those who do not believe in God.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The neighborhood/area The hotel sits in the North Loop area of Minneapolis, blocks away from the iconic Hennepin Street Bridge with easy access to the riverfront parks along the Mississippi, with their great cycling and walking trails and varied perspectives on the city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Allegheny County said South Park intentionally keeps its herd small, and sometimes individual bison are traded with zoos and wildlife preserves to keep the herd genetics healthy and diverse.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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News of Coogler’s take on the beloved sci-fi procedural first emerged in 2023, when Carter revealed that Coogler had contacted him about rebooting the series with a diverse cast.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In the city, reactions are more mixed within the Arab elite class, causing a rift between the business community and the intellectuals.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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The factual basis for broader perceptions of gay prosperity is mixed.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Adhesive bandages in assorted sizes.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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The brunch stations feature greens, fruit salads, Greek yogurt with assorted toppings, bakery, charcuterie, seafood on ice, an omelet station, and a carving station with prime rib and Atlantic salmon.—
Elaine Rewolinski,
jsonline.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Eclectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclectic. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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