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 King, 76, shows off a somewhat eclectic mix of musical go-tos in The King’s Music Room, a show curated for Apple Music, that premieres on Mar. 10.
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Simon Perry, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
The restaurant is Palma, a cozy spot that seats 20 at tables and five at the counter, with an eclectic, imaginative, reasonably affordable tasting menu — and big ambitions.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
In the latest trailer for the series, Remick’s trial-and-error takes place in front of an eclectic group of Hollywood figures, from Greta Lee and Martin Scorsese to Olivia Wilde and Ice Cube.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2025
For 10 grueling nights, an eclectic group of amateur hunters confront the dangerous terrain, nocturnal creatures and their own tiny demons.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
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Simon Perry, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
The restaurant is Palma, a cozy spot that seats 20 at tables and five at the counter, with an eclectic, imaginative, reasonably affordable tasting menu — and big ambitions.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
In the latest trailer for the series, Remick’s trial-and-error takes place in front of an eclectic group of Hollywood figures, from Greta Lee and Martin Scorsese to Olivia Wilde and Ice Cube.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2025
For 10 grueling nights, an eclectic group of amateur hunters confront the dangerous terrain, nocturnal creatures and their own tiny demons.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclectic
Adjective
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However, many more come from varied backgrounds and other countries.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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And varied reports said the devastation left between 700 and 3,000 people out of work.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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To increase access, liquid biopsies must perform consistently across diverse healthcare settings, from high-tech oncology centers to local clinics.—
Mariya Filipova,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Mennonites are a diverse group of Christian denominations rooted in the Protestant Reformation who believe in a commitment to pacifism and nonresistance.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Reflective and Representative campaign, organized by the Football Association, is working to recruit 1,000 people from Black, Asian and mixed heritage backgrounds into refereeing roles.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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The rankings for the catchers listed here are for standard 5×5 Roto leagues (mixed universe).—
Gene McCaffrey,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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Also for dessert will be assorted cookies, barks, bonbons, an apple strudel and ice cream sundaes made to order.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Then there is the Bob Dylan Instagram account, featuring tour promos and, lately, assorted video clips, mostly of old movies.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Eclectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclectic. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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