How to Use eclectic in a Sentence

eclectic

adjective
  • The collection includes an eclectic mix of historical artifacts.
  • In the main house, the rooms are filled with an eclectic mix of pieces.
    New York Times, 24 Nov. 2021
  • Miley Cyrus is one of the most eclectic pop stars in the game.
    Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 16 Oct. 2020
  • The spot was known as an eclectic place as well as a hole-in-the wall type of joint.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 30 July 2020
  • For ease and eclectic style, mix your teacups and teapots.
    Bethany Lyttle, Country Living, 24 Mar. 2017
  • There is an eclectic mix of 71 suites and beach rooms to choose from.
    CNN, 2 Dec. 2022
  • The rest of the Gold medalists went to an eclectic mix of winners.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 29 June 2021
  • Team names are just as eclectic as the costumes, and for some of the same reasons.
    Lori Higgins, Detroit Free Press, 26 Apr. 2018
  • The eclectic Sofo district is where the cool kids hang.
    Essence, 11 June 2020
  • Her tastes were eclectic, with recipes for snails and Rice Krispies treats in the same cookbook.
    Matt Schudel, BostonGlobe.com, 4 June 2018
  • But when game time is over, their style is more eclectic.
    Jon Schlosberg, ABC News, 16 Jan. 2023
  • The eclectic menu offers options for many tastes, as does the drinks list.
    Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 22 May 2021
  • Jewelry, records and coins are part of the eclectic mix here.
    Nancy Ngo, Twin Cities, 7 July 2019
  • Still, her eclectic range of works more than live up to the glow that the show’s title promises.
    Liam Hess, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2020
  • At any one time the cat lounge will have an eclectic mix of people, said Boone.
    Taylor Stevens, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 June 2021
  • There are now enough songs about Covid-19 to make for a pretty eclectic playlist.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 1 June 2022
  • An eclectic mix of about two dozen people turned up to protest.
    New York Times, 21 June 2021
  • The apartment now is furnished with an eclectic mix of new and old items.
    Susan Langenhennig, NOLA.com, 21 Feb. 2018
  • There's an eclectic mix of TV shows and movies airing this week.
    Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2018
  • The menu is an eclectic list of bar bites, sandwiches and hearty plates.
    Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 3 Dec. 2020
  • If eclectic stylings are your vibe, try the glittery knick knacks available on the site.
    Jennifer Aldrich, Country Living, 13 Oct. 2018
  • For eclectic, antique, record and vintage clothing shops, 19th Street is the spot to go in the Heights.
    Rebecca Treon, Chron, 13 Apr. 2023
  • The studio success last year comes from an eclectic slate of films.
    Frank Pallotta, CNN, 10 Jan. 2020
  • Her expertise on the sport and eclectic style on-camera proved to be a hit.
    Rose Minutaglio, Cosmopolitan, 13 Feb. 2018
  • Watts went for a more eclectic style this time, pairing the dress with a white jacket and bold black frames.
    Breanna Bell, PEOPLE.com, 20 Apr. 2022
  • The lineups were always eclectic, adding to the broad appeal.
    Lawrence Specker | , al, 20 Apr. 2023
  • As the name suggests, the decor is eclectic and edgy, with an emphasis on dogs.
    Sarah Kuta, The Know, 8 Oct. 2019
  • What to Do Like many port cities, Batumi is an eclectic mix of old and new.
    Brett Braley, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2024
  • The houses are similarly florid and eclectic, if not always as pleasing to the eye.
    Boris Kachka, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
  • Aside from this, the enterprise was eclectic and not unified by a manifesto or an aesthetic.
    Emily Labarge, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2024

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