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as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts
the team was a ragtag bunch who had only one thing in common: a lack of skill
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as in tattered
wearing torn or worn out clothes
a ragtag and weary regiment arrived back at headquarters with the latest news from the front
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Recent Examples of ragtag
Yet her book, first published as Sursis pour l’Orchestre, translated as The Musicians of Auschwitz, was a novelized and sensational account which appalled almost all the other members of the ragtag band.
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Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2025
To counteract Hitler's fleet of German U-boats, Winston Churchill's special operations executive, Gus March-Phillips (Henry Cavill), assembles a ragtag team of rogues and rebels — relying on bizarre tactics to use against the Nazis.
—James Mercadante, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
When an eager new editor-in-chief arrives, she and a group of ragtag staffers are tasked with breathing new life into the Toledo Truth Teller.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
The French gray stone has darkened over nearly 200 years, but its light color and austerity contrast perceptively and soothingly with what is now Charlestown’s dense, ragtag city landscape.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 19 July 2025
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Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2025
To counteract Hitler's fleet of German U-boats, Winston Churchill's special operations executive, Gus March-Phillips (Henry Cavill), assembles a ragtag team of rogues and rebels — relying on bizarre tactics to use against the Nazis.
—James Mercadante, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
When an eager new editor-in-chief arrives, she and a group of ragtag staffers are tasked with breathing new life into the Toledo Truth Teller.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
The French gray stone has darkened over nearly 200 years, but its light color and austerity contrast perceptively and soothingly with what is now Charlestown’s dense, ragtag city landscape.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ragtag
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Where To Shop Go Vintage Shopping Bedford is known for its eclectic collection of vintage boutiques that are a delight for both enthusiastic thrifters and casual shoppers.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Post-breakfast, peruse eclectic galleries and vintage shops like VARGA Gallery and Mystery Spot Antiques.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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The archangel of trendy-casual walkaroundfits (new word, please spread around) just stepped out in hip-hugging bootcut jeans, a loose and intentionally tattered white T-shirt, a gold pendant necklace, and dark sunglasses, an easy all-American look for a morning on the go.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
7 Oct. 2025
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Wallen then stumbles to his feet in the middle of the road, as rain pours down, with close-up images showing Wallen in tattered clothes and covered in scrapes and cuts.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
1 Oct. 2025
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The activists were regularly moved around to assorted cells and outdoor cages while awaiting processing and court hearings.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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During release week, there were five additional digital versions that dropped that adding assorted bonus material.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
5 Oct. 2025
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Blades with ragged edges can be a sign of insects chewing on the blades, and tunneling below the surface or turf that can be lifted like a rug can indicate larvae are feeding on the root system.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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The architecture matches the vibe; there's bloodlust in the air and even among the ragged fans who camp along the road outside.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
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Comments were varied on this one, but overall editors felt like this one had a solid texture.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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Opinions from evaluators on McGonigle’s ability to handle shortstop on an everyday basis are varied.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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As the government shutdown goes on, there are a lot of mixed messages on Capitol Hill about the health care issue at the center of the fight.—
NPR,
NPR,
12 Oct. 2025
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The hope now is that solid audience scores can make up for decidedly mixed reviews.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Ragtag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ragtag. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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