eclectic

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Her background is particularly eclectic: an engineer by training, she is a seasoned explorer who has worked in extreme environments including Antarctica.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Government officials hosted an eclectic mix of wealthy philanthropists, alternative medicine influencers, health tech executives, and medical researchers to discuss a wide range of issues, from Lyme disease to gut health.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

“I can’t sum him up in one word, so here’s three that come to mind: prolific, eclectic and commanding,” Spielberg says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

His narratives are often fertile ground for an eclectic mix of performers.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

The dank, dingy rooms housed an eclectic collection of students, both male and female.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown