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July 13, 2024

Word of the Day: Eclectic

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Word of the Day
: July 13, 2024

\ih-KLEK-tik\ adjective

What It Means

Something described as eclectic, such as a collection or a person's tastes, includes things taken from many different sources.

// The collection includes an eclectic mix of historical artifacts.

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eclectic in Context

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