as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts
a pack rat whose cramped apartment is filled with a magpie collection of books, old newspapers, and tchotchkes
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as in chatterer
a person who talks constantly
media magpies will no doubt seize upon the president's latest gaffe and blow it all out of proportion
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Recent Examples of magpie
Ebony-Renee Baker, refinery29.com, 4 Sep. 2024
The language and structure of King’s sermons, tapping into this magpie tradition of oral performance, had many sources.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2024
Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
Even the film’s animal characters, the tiger and magpie, are inspired by Korean folk painting.
—Claire Wang, NBC news, 12 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Next Zara always nails its accessory selection, from stylish shoes to statement handbags and jewellery that will satisfy all your magpie cravings.
—Ebony-Renee Baker, refinery29.com, 4 Sep. 2024
The language and structure of King’s sermons, tapping into this magpie tradition of oral performance, had many sources.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2024
Noun
Stephen Graham used the word 'magpie' the other day, which is so great.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
Even the film’s animal characters, the tiger and magpie, are inspired by Korean folk painting.
—Claire Wang, NBC news, 12 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
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Spa staff was also on-point with appointments running smoothly and explanations of the venue’s eclectic treatments.—
Sara Liss,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
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Celebrating nine years in business this month, Bywater has succeeded in establishing an eclectic gathering spot for locals and a vibrant business always eager to give back.—
Stephanie Gallman Jordan,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sadly, the blue jays have been gone for years, now replaced by crows.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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Texas scientists confirmed evidence of interbreeding, driven by atmospheric warming, between blue and green jays.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
23 Nov. 2025
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“Magpie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magpie. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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