How to Use eclectic in a Sentence

eclectic

adjective
  • The collection includes an eclectic mix of historical artifacts.
  • The food menu is as eclectic as the decor.
    — Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2025
  • The films that year were just as eclectic.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2025
  • In the main house, the rooms are filled with an eclectic mix of pieces.
    — New York Times, 24 Nov. 2021
  • Add eclectic vibes to a kitchen with an oil painting or two.
    — Lacey Ramburger, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026
  • He can’t be copied because his own work is so eclectic.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
  • An eclectic mix of about two dozen people turned up to protest.
    — New York Times, 21 June 2021
  • The spot was known as an eclectic place as well as a hole-in-the wall type of joint.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 30 July 2020
  • There is an eclectic mix of 71 suites and beach rooms to choose from.
    — CNN, 2 Dec. 2022
  • His resume is eclectic as well.
    — Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 22 June 2026
  • This eclectic seafood joint takes a turn into a dive bar scene once the sun goes down.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Miley Cyrus is one of the most eclectic pop stars in the game.
    — Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 16 Oct. 2020
  • Fans pack the place to see an eclectic mix of performances.
    — Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
  • The rest of the lineup leans heavy into the eclectic.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The studio success last year comes from an eclectic slate of films.
    — Frank Pallotta, CNN, 10 Jan. 2020
  • The apartment now is furnished with an eclectic mix of new and old items.
    — Susan Langenhennig, NOLA.com, 21 Feb. 2018
  • Tempe campus boasts an eclectic mélange of plates that aim to dazzle.
    — Lauren Saria, The Arizona Republic, 17 Sep. 2020
  • Jewelry, records and coins are part of the eclectic mix here.
    — Nancy Ngo, Twin Cities, 7 July 2019
  • The menu is an eclectic list of bar bites, sandwiches and hearty plates.
    — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 3 Dec. 2020
  • Moore’s moody dining room is a dream for eclectic design lovers.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
  • The eclectic menu offers options for many tastes, as does the drinks list.
    — Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 22 May 2021
  • There's an eclectic mix of neighborhoods each with its own unique vibe.
    — Sean Patrick Flynn, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2021
  • Team names are just as eclectic as the costumes, and for some of the same reasons.
    — Lori Higgins, Detroit Free Press, 26 Apr. 2018
  • Pooky has an abundance of eclectic styles that brighten the home in more ways than one.
    — Air Mail, 27 Sep. 2025
  • At any one time the cat lounge will have an eclectic mix of people, said Boone.
    — Taylor Stevens, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 June 2021
  • If eclectic stylings are your vibe, try the glittery knick knacks available on the site.
    — Jennifer Aldrich, Country Living, 13 Oct. 2018
  • Food is an eclectic array of shareable plates.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 10 June 2026
  • Still, her eclectic range of works more than live up to the glow that the show’s title promises.
    — Liam Hess, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2020
  • The menu is both eclectic and familiar.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Here, they’re paired with a fuzzy coat and leopard print sneakers for a cozy yet eclectic vibe.
    — Julia Guerra, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025

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