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 follow-up to 2022’s Ghetto Gods boasts an appropriately eclectic cast of guests, including Little Dragon, Pharrell Williams, Snoop Dogg, Florida rapper Cochise, and Blur and Gorillaz leader Damon Albarn.
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Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 1 Nov. 2024
Fans planning to attend the shows can expect to hear an eclectic setlist of Gillies' own material as well as musical theater and covers of artists like Julie London and Joni Mitchell.
—Jack Irvin, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Play up the eclectic with your design with a mix-and-match approach.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2024
That’s when the hotel team dresses the roofless structure up with bistro lights and candles and invites an eclectic mix of musicians to play under the stars.
—Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 1 Nov. 2024
Fans planning to attend the shows can expect to hear an eclectic setlist of Gillies' own material as well as musical theater and covers of artists like Julie London and Joni Mitchell.
—Jack Irvin, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Play up the eclectic with your design with a mix-and-match approach.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2024
That’s when the hotel team dresses the roofless structure up with bistro lights and candles and invites an eclectic mix of musicians to play under the stars.
—Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclectic
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Organizations must efficiently and securely connect varied data systems, including SaaS, IaaS, private clouds and data lakes and warehouses, while preserving vital metadata and safeguarding sensitive content.Rehan Jalil, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Polling stations are opening up across the U.S. for varied hours during Election Day, and Newsweek has compiled a map of the different times.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The cultural differences between the U.S. and South Korea, such as how diverse versus monoracial the societies are, respectively, could also impact what a 4B movement would look like among Americans.Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Harris campaign:Path to presidency comes down to winning Michigan, 'blue wall' states Michigan's 13th Congressional District is a socioeconomically diverse area where Black residents account for the largest voting bloc.Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Early research has also explored GLP-1 drugs for nicotine and opioid addiction, with mixed results.Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The City Council’s last two appointments saw mixed results in this year’s election.Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Each door reveals new supplies for DIY activities such as assorted round beads, charms, and thread for DIY friendship bracelets, plus other gifts like nail polish and nail stickers to create festive purple, pink, blue, and yellow manicures.Ali Faccenda, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The platform costs consumers $479 via YouTube TV ($199 for college students and other pricing options through assorted discounts/packages, with restaurants and bars paying much more).Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Eclectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclectic. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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