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
He’s curated an eclectic mix of performances featuring traditional and contemporary dance.
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Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 11 Apr. 2025
The always eclectic programming will then bring Argentinian rapper Trueno and Colombian superstar J Balvin to the stage on night two, while Brazilian singer/songwriter Seu Jorge will share a bill with fellow Brazilians Anavitória.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
Expect average temperatures of 55 degrees and a small number of hotels catering to an eclectic group of off-season travelers.
—Helen Iatrou, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025
The eclectic group of vintners at the event served a variety of wines and touted their awards.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 11 Apr. 2025
The always eclectic programming will then bring Argentinian rapper Trueno and Colombian superstar J Balvin to the stage on night two, while Brazilian singer/songwriter Seu Jorge will share a bill with fellow Brazilians Anavitória.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
Expect average temperatures of 55 degrees and a small number of hotels catering to an eclectic group of off-season travelers.
—Helen Iatrou, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025
The eclectic group of vintners at the event served a variety of wines and touted their awards.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclectic
Adjective
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Fruit should be part of a varied diet that includes vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and dairy.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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Your unique, varied experience works against you in keyword scoring.—
Gina Riley,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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On one hand, institutions with robust financial aid programs may attract a more diverse and talented pool of applicants.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Colleges must find ways to balance their budgets while effectively meeting the needs of an increasingly diverse and financially disadvantaged student body.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Earnings could be driven by slightly higher net interest income, although the performance of other segments could be more mixed.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Previously, the Twins have worn blue tops with blue pants, which drew mixed reviews when it was unveiled last year.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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What’s clearly on display throughout Epic Universe is world building on a scale traditionally more assorted with Disney parks.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2025
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My standard ocean-view room was a generous 500 square feet and furnished with a four-poster king bed, a three-seat sectional sofa, a writing desk, ample closet space for two, and a glass hutch that held a Nespresso coffee maker, art books, and assorted figurines.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Eclectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclectic. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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