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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Inside, there’s an eclectic mishmash of fan art, memorabilia, Grammys and awards of all sorts strewn about; paintings of a smiling Dolly Parton and an ingenue Audrey Hepburn; and there is a back room with a collection of guitars reaching into the hundreds, an obsession of his.
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Josh Brolin, Billboard, 29 May 2025
Co-created by Paul Hunter—who also serves as co-showrunner, executive producer, writer and director—the surrealist dramedy set in 1960s San Fernando Valley tells the story of the Chambers family, an eclectic bunch of individuals with their own awe-inspiring passions and desires.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 29 May 2025
The Architect Studio includes midcentury-modern furniture, herringbone fabric wallpaper, and an olive granite soaking tub, while the Artist Studio pairs eclectic artwork with a stained glass window, antique fireplace, and vintage painting easel.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
Visit Sacramento, the region’s tourism bureau, announced Wednesday that four chefs from an eclectic mix of local restaurants will lead the Tower Bridge dinner, an annual fundraiser for a separate festival that draws tens of thousands of people to Sacramento.
—Annika Merrilees, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2025
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Josh Brolin, Billboard, 29 May 2025
Co-created by Paul Hunter—who also serves as co-showrunner, executive producer, writer and director—the surrealist dramedy set in 1960s San Fernando Valley tells the story of the Chambers family, an eclectic bunch of individuals with their own awe-inspiring passions and desires.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 29 May 2025
The Architect Studio includes midcentury-modern furniture, herringbone fabric wallpaper, and an olive granite soaking tub, while the Artist Studio pairs eclectic artwork with a stained glass window, antique fireplace, and vintage painting easel.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
Visit Sacramento, the region’s tourism bureau, announced Wednesday that four chefs from an eclectic mix of local restaurants will lead the Tower Bridge dinner, an annual fundraiser for a separate festival that draws tens of thousands of people to Sacramento.
—Annika Merrilees, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclectic
Adjective
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Gable Kahn masterfully tackles the constant and varied misogyny women face in society head-on, while also portraying a real, beautifully flawed MC.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Nike’s rollout of Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble colorways has been varied.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Her book, Perfect Day Chicago, which highlights the Windy City’s diverse neighborhoods, was just published.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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From the nightlife of Hartford to the quiet beaches of Madison and Old Lyme, Connecticut offers LGBTQ+ travelers diverse experiences in an accepting environment.—
Joshua Alston,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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This graceful spurge can be planted in mixed containers or grown as a ground cover in full sun or light shade.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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This summery trend started on TikTok, and is characterized by neutral colors, woven textiles, vintage accents, mixed metals, and bold pops of primary colors (yes, tomato red included!).—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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Memorial Day was something of a deadline to my mother, grandmother and assorted relatives to complete one last grand cleaning campaign before the heat arrived and leaving for the beach.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
24 May 2025
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On top of this, the House Ways and Means Committee has thrown a potpourri of assorted other tax cuts: through 2028, for instance, tips, overtime income, and car loan interests would be tax-free, and senior citizens would get bigger standard deductions.—
Dylan Matthews,
Vox,
22 May 2025
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“Eclectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclectic. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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