as in medley
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
each addition to the house was done in a markedly different architectural idiom, and the result is a whimsical pastiche
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Recent Examples of pastiche
Desert Modernism Architecture Tours Palm Springs proper is a fantastic destination for architecture zealots: Desert Modernism is the prevailing style, a minimalist pastiche of flat or butterfly roofs, open floor plans and a blissful blend of indoor and outdoor spaces.
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David Weiss, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The mood is a mix of ironic and sincere in equal measure, with plenty of pastiche and a heavy appreciation for the profundity of cultural detritus.
—Savannah Sobrevilla, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
While these books tend toward enjoyable pastiches, at least one rises to the level of an art form.
—Yvonne Zipp, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
The target audience for The Studio probably will, though, because the series is loaded with inside-baseball references, from stars (Zoë Kravitz, Adam Scott) and directors (Martin Scorsese, Ron Howard) playing themselves to episodes built as elaborate pastiches to old movies like Chinatown.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2025
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David Weiss, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The mood is a mix of ironic and sincere in equal measure, with plenty of pastiche and a heavy appreciation for the profundity of cultural detritus.
—Savannah Sobrevilla, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
While these books tend toward enjoyable pastiches, at least one rises to the level of an art form.
—Yvonne Zipp, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
The target audience for The Studio probably will, though, because the series is loaded with inside-baseball references, from stars (Zoë Kravitz, Adam Scott) and directors (Martin Scorsese, Ron Howard) playing themselves to episodes built as elaborate pastiches to old movies like Chinatown.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pastiche
Noun
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Progress and a medley of LLCs registered to its legal address control thousands of homes across Tarrant County, a small yet meaningful chunk of the company’s national single family rental empire.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2025
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Another medley found stars gathering a tribute to Keith Urban, who received the ACM Triple Crown Award.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2025
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Baker also leads the orchestra, which sounds grand — although the sound in the arts center’s Pugh Theater often left musicians, lead singers and chorus all at the same level, with actors speaking over all of it at the same time to create a sonic jumble.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
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Its adaptable, low-profile design fits into a variety of spaces without the bulk of traditional units.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Multi-generational families traveling together and looking for a bit more space can book a variety of larger accommodations that sleep up to 12.—
Margaux Lushing,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Noun
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The sparkling pop-up features customization stations, a photo booth, giveaways from Cake Monkey Bakery and Hi-Chew, sips from Coca-Cola and a Pinterest collage activation.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2025
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Seashells in My Mother’s Garden and The Giant Boulder Rolling Down, featuring eight large-scale paintings and three intricate collage works on paper, is on view through May 31.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Before King, Summer was portrayed by Lindsay Bushman, Samantha Bailey, and an assortment of twin child actors, including Elara and Rhea Kerwin, and Bianca and Chiara D’Ambrosio.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
1 May 2025
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Miss Nellie's is a lovely vibe post-show, and have a wonderful assortment of cocktails and mocktails.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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“Pastiche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastiche. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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