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eclectic

[ih-klek-tik] / ɪˈklɛk tɪk /


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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

They said she had an "eclectic taste in music" ranging from My Chemical Romance to Kate Bush, and that she "absolutely unapologetically sang every word on the top of her voice, no matter who's listening".

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

Taking a cue from nickelodeon piano players, composer John Powell steers the mood with a vibrantly eclectic score of sprightly ragtime, violin pathos and popcorn crescendos.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

Whether or not the pop star and football player choose the venue, the speculation has prompted a look back at the Garden’s rare and eclectic history as a wedding site.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 27, 2026

He’d spent most of his childhood inside, reading the eclectic books in his mother’s library.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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