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
Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2024
The aloof downtown intellectual, named Luc by her Belgian parents, is a poetic essayist with a magpie mind and a talent for archive spelunking.
—Carl Swanson, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2024
Ethan Wolin
july 7, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2025
But natural population control is reportedly setting in, as birds such as sparrows and magpies learn to eat the bugs, causing their numbers to fall.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
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Adjective
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
The aloof downtown intellectual, named Luc by her Belgian parents, is a poetic essayist with a magpie mind and a talent for archive spelunking.
—Carl Swanson, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2024
Noun
Officials said residents should report dead birds — including crows, jays and magpies, which have a particularly high risk of infection — by calling the state Department of Public Health hotline at 877-968-2473.
—Ethan Wolin
july 7, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2025
But natural population control is reportedly setting in, as birds such as sparrows and magpies learn to eat the bugs, causing their numbers to fall.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magpie
Adjective
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Rashid also said that Chiu wasn’t afraid to look to more eclectic works for potential purchases.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The scope of Huntrix’s fictional audience is emphasized through overhead shots of massive arena concerts, and made more personal by close-ups of the eclectic men, women, and children united through their commitment.—
Yvonne Kim,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The $349 Security Starter system comes with a base unit (ADT's equivalent of a hub), three door/window sensors, a motion sensor, and assorted yard signs and stickers.—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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There’s also a whole other panel of buttons on the right and assorted switches and displays around the cockpit.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Steller’s jays are more than a little bit devious, using their ability to mimic hawk calls to gain an advantage over a food source.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
8 Sep. 2025
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Bieber made a strong impression on manager John Schneider and the Blue jays front office with his performance against the Marlins.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Demi Moore is one star who knows the power of a varied, aesthetic-spanning serve.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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Colorado has the talent, depth and varied skillsets to build an elite power play.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Magpie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magpie. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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