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eclectic

[ih-klek-tik] / ɪˈklɛk tɪk /


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Since his days as the frontman of Talking Heads, Mr. Byrne has been known for his eclectic taste, which has evidently expanded from samba and Afrobeat to include scientometrics.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Catherine Zeta-Jones describes herself as "a bit of an eclectic collector"

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026

Ms. Sankaram, a gifted Indian-American composer, is also a trained sitarist and vocalist; her vividly eclectic musical palette includes influences ranging from Indian ragas and Carnatic vocal percussion to electronic-dance music.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

The celebrated British fashion designer showed off his eclectic collection of gifts sent by admirers, and shared details of his daily routine.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

The Allies together were an eclectic, spirited group, loaded with idealism and aspirations and representing a broad swath of backgrounds.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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