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 evening drew an eclectic mix of fashionable friends and familiar faces, including designer Prabal Gurung, spiritual author Gabrielle Bernstein, Real Housewives of New York City’s Sai de Silva and Carole Radziwill, and celebrity trainer Lia Bartha.
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Laura Neilson, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025
In this bright and eclectic kitchen, the cabinet paint color is continued on the walls, providing a cohesive backdrop for colorful art and accessories.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Mar. 2025
Too Much Boho The bohemian aesthetic, with its mix of macramé, rattan, and eclectic patterns, has been popular for years, but experts caution against overdoing it.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Rodriguez has been renowned at his previous clubs for an eclectic taste in music.
—Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
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Laura Neilson, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025
In this bright and eclectic kitchen, the cabinet paint color is continued on the walls, providing a cohesive backdrop for colorful art and accessories.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Mar. 2025
Too Much Boho The bohemian aesthetic, with its mix of macramé, rattan, and eclectic patterns, has been popular for years, but experts caution against overdoing it.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Rodriguez has been renowned at his previous clubs for an eclectic taste in music.
—Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclectic
Adjective
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Strickland's journey to AEW's main event scene has been a long and varied one.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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Census participation levels have long varied among different demographic groups.—
Hansi Lo Wang,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The risk is that this policy could stifle innovation and creativity, which thrive in diverse environments.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Bullman added that numerous other studies demonstrated that a diverse gut microbiome had positive impacts on chronic disease and even cancer treatment.—
Carmen Rios,
Flow Space,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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And in spite of early mixed reviews, it's become a staple in the rom-com canon, thanks in large part of Roberts and Gere's undeniable onscreen chemistry.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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The Democratic embrace of influencers has also yielded mixed early results.—
Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This assorted pack comes with a wide variety of sizes and materials, including fabric bandages (the longest-lasting) and waterproof options.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Mar. 2025
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One thing was certain: Per its title, it was set in the demimonde of the galaxy far, far away, among its scoundrels, and smugglers, and bounty hunters and assorted other criminals.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Eclectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclectic. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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