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
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s eclectic roster of figures to lead federal health agencies is almost complete — and with it, his vision for a sweeping overhaul is coming into focus.
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Emily Anthes, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Burgers are customizable and eclectic and so are the 10-year-old’s interests.
—Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
The eclectic band includes a poet, an opera singer, a violinist, a pianist and two people who play the bandura, Ukraine’s traditional 62-string instrument that looks a bit like an oversize lute.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
Its supersoft texture will help keep the winter chill out, while the eclectic print gives it a vintage vibe.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
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Occupying an entire city block, 1 Hotel is known for its varied environments, including 425 rooms with driftwood furniture and design elements derived from nature, and the new Tala beachfront restaurant, bar and lounge and Watr at 1 Rooftop, as well as full beach-side service.Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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They’ll also be paired one-on-one with ProPublica journalists who can help counsel them on stories, build their connections in the industry and expose them to the varied paths for careers in investigative journalism.Talia Buford, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
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In the studio, Chong told Kane to let his imagination roam free and later asked his merchandisers and buyers to build a diverse range based on the designer’s creations.Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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The Old Louisville Holiday Home Tour WHAT: The Old Louisville Holiday Home Tour highlights the rich and diverse history of historic Old Louisville during the holidays.Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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Two-piece sweater sets are a sophisticated take on a classic tracksuit and are a versatile combination that can be worn together or mixed and matched.Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
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Shawn Mendes’ new album Shawn has been met with a somewhat mixed commercial performance.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Bonus Points Head underneath the hotel’s Grand Staircase to visit the Ferrari Trento Victory Lounge to witness an exhibit of driver’s suits and assorted memorabilia curated by Hall of Fame Collection founder Darren Jack.Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
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Tanner Fletcher Instead of candles, Tanner Fletcher used five assorted lamps to add light.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Eclectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclectic. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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