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eclectic

[ih-klek-tik] / ɪˈklɛk tɪk /


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His influences and idols were eclectic; he was an English rock fanatic and a salsa obsessive; he loved everything from Hollywood westerns and gory B-pictures to European art-house cinema.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

The herbs at the shop support Ayurvedic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, rainforest herbalism and American eclectic herbalism, Ayales says.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

He had moved into a mansion in the city’s patrician Nob Hill neighborhood, entertaining an eclectic set of guests who made their way up the home’s steep driveway to enjoy its sweeping views.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

The tournament’s first halftime show featured an eclectic lineup including Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS, Shakira, Chris Martin, Burna Boy and, in one of the day’s more unexpected highlights, the Muppets.

From Salon Jul. 19, 2026

As a biracial family, the kids exhibited an eclectic mix of physical characteristics and loved comparing which traits they got from what parent.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser




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