RAGGLE-TAGGLE Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

raggle-taggle

adjective

ˈra-gəl-ˌta-gəl

Definition of raggle-taggle

as in eclectic

consisting of many things of different sorts a raggle-taggle assemblage of collectibles that he hopes to sell on eBay

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The next season of the interview series brings together an eclectic lineup, including A-list Hollywood director Judd Apatow, Monty Python legend Eric Idle, and heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
The look is eclectic colonial with timber ceilings, mahogany antiques, chintz armchairs, and clawfoot baths.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of eclectic

Adjective

But in typical Davies fashion, the five-hour miniseries distinguishes itself for tackling its subject so head on and with such varied and visceral feeling, as manifested especially by Cumming and David Morrissey as a pair of feuding neighbors.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
Some pundits are heralding the end of Nike’s chokehold on the athlete marketing space, while others predict a turn toward a more varied sector.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of varied

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The Japanese rice bowl combines soboro (そぼろ)—ground meat, fish, or eggs cooked into fine crumbles—with steamed short-grain rice and assorted toppings.

— Tadashi Ono & Harris Salat, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026
In a wet year when food is plentiful, your best bet is to hunt over soft mast like muscadines and assorted berries; native grasses and legumes.

— Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of assorted

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Scandium’s role in aerospace and advanced technology Rare earth separation involves converting mixed material into individual oxides used across advanced manufacturing and other strategic industries.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
The measure has drawn mixed reactions, with supporters arguing that early intervention could reduce per-student costs over time and opponents saying property owners already face rising costs and the district should use existing resources.

— Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026

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