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
Whether your style is modern, traditional, or eclectic, 2026 bedroom trends encourage you to focus on quality and originality, with an emphasis on playful, inviting colors and shimmering accessories.
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Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
The menu is both eclectic and familiar.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The new structure is meant to make LACMA’s eclectic permanent collection more accessible on one extra-long floor.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The full lineup on the podium is diverse and eclectic.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
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Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
The menu is both eclectic and familiar.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The new structure is meant to make LACMA’s eclectic permanent collection more accessible on one extra-long floor.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The full lineup on the podium is diverse and eclectic.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclectic
Adjective
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The romance score varied only slightly across different price ranges, with upper-range establishments ($50-$100 per person) ranking as the sweet spot for an intimate dinner.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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For all its ills, social media can also be an entry point for anyone interested in Chicago history and the city’s varied eccentricities.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The new installment promises challenges across diverse locations, from navigating the Angolan desert in track vehicles to immersing in Malaysia’s automotive scene and testing American performance cars in California.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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Everyone, for different reasons, will be watching to see if this experiment in democratic socialist governance in a city as diverse and unwieldy as New York City will succeed or fail.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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The morning after her whirlwind day, Johnson talked to TIME about her life-changing Games, the mixed emotions of winning a downhill on the same day teammate Lindsey Vonn broke her leg in a scary crash, and her ski-racing future.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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She is widely regarded as Britain’s first Black supermodel of mixed heritage.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This assorted bunch of flowers includes roses, carnations, and large chrysanthemums in varying shades of bright and pale pink, peach, and white with green foliage accents.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
11 Feb. 2026
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Add assorted sprinkles to make this jar cake adorably festive.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Eclectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclectic. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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