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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More research is needed to understand how different skin types respond to tallow, as existing studies use varied methodologies and reference points.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
WIRED,
14 Mar. 2025
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Thanks to its vast, varied, and meaningful stories —Liu and Takeda have felt that things have changed since then...—
Tiffany Leigh,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Raising capital is more difficult for diverse entrepreneurs.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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In South Africa’s Cape Town, at No. 4, locals love the coastal city’s diverse food offerings, particularly the seafood.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Democratic embrace of influencers has also yielded mixed early results.—
Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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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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He was indicted last year in Los Angeles federal court on multiple federal charges, including running a continuing criminal enterprise, committing murder in connection with a continuing criminal enterprise and assorted drug crimes, the FBI said.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2025
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The set comes in an assorted four-pack with blue, pink, orange, and green (one of each).—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Eclectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclectic. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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