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as in assembly
a body of people come together in one place
an assemblage of onlookers at the construction site
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as in accumulation
a mass or quantity that has piled up or that has been gathered over a period of time
tried to sort through the assemblage of ripped wrapping paper and boxes for the missing toy
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as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
an assemblage of brass candlesticks on the table
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as in collection
an organized group of objects acquired and maintained for study, exhibition, or personal pleasure
donated his assemblage of 18th-century miniature paintings to the museum
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Recent Examples of assemblage
Though many were faded and dusty, the assemblages nevertheless crackled with an almost urgent vibrancy, beckoning the viewer closer.
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News Desk, Artforum, 30 Mar. 2026
There was the usual assemblage of male and female Anna’s and just a couple of the Allen’s darting out occasionally from the sanctuary of the nearby tree to drink nectar from the hanging feeders.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The most recent version was an elegant assemblage of more cohesive cake with orange supremes and chocolate ganache and chocolate sauce and candied orange peels.
—Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Feb. 2026
This includes more than a dozen war ships – specifically two aircraft carrier strike groups – and the largest assemblage of airpower since the 2003 invasion of Iraq, the Wall Street Journal reported.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 19 Feb. 2026
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News Desk, Artforum, 30 Mar. 2026
There was the usual assemblage of male and female Anna’s and just a couple of the Allen’s darting out occasionally from the sanctuary of the nearby tree to drink nectar from the hanging feeders.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The most recent version was an elegant assemblage of more cohesive cake with orange supremes and chocolate ganache and chocolate sauce and candied orange peels.
—Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Feb. 2026
This includes more than a dozen war ships – specifically two aircraft carrier strike groups – and the largest assemblage of airpower since the 2003 invasion of Iraq, the Wall Street Journal reported.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assemblage
Noun
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This decadent casserole's short ingredient list and simple assembly make this dish perfect for busy nights.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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Marx also submitted signatures while also seeking the assembly nomination.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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Charlotte played without Wilfried Zaha, who was suspended for the match for yellow-card accumulation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The ice machine had an accumulation of residue.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 10,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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This cool-season flower, known for its clusters of tiny flowers in shades of white, pink, and purple, is actually a relative of kale and other brassica family plants.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
9 Apr. 2026
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The clusters began to separate geographically and socially.—
Jason P. Dinh,
Scientific American,
9 Apr. 2026
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Both people who live in Kansas City and people who work in Kansas City currently pay 1% of their income into the city’s general fund, which funds 45% of the city’s general budget and pays for services like trash collection, fire services and affordable housing programs.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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But even the most stylish people have, at times, found themselves with nothing to wear, and such an experience actually influenced a standout piece in Ashtin's Dolls Kill collection.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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As movie theater owners and studio executives converge on Las Vegas this week for the annual CinemaCon trade conference, a rare sentiment is emerging — optimism.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Those programs included basketball tournaments, teen conferences, and free meals throughout the day.—
Daniel Wilkerson,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Leo spoke during a gathering of top bishops of the Chaldean Catholic Church in Iraq, an Eastern Rite Catholic church whose clerics are in Rome to elect a new patriarch.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The classic mint tea enjoyed at nearly every social gathering in the North African country.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Once a week Cámara meal preps breakfasts by making a large pot of beans and a batch of tortillas on the infrared dual griddle built into her stove.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Authorities say Sangha sold about 50 vials of ketamine to Perry for $11,000 — including the batch that led to his October 2023 death at 54.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The plan includes the addition of office and research space for the University of Maryland's School of Architecture, along with community meeting spaces.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Rules relating to meetings, notices, proxy voting, remote participation, board composition, and election procedures have also been addressed in response to the growing use of virtual meetings and electronic processes.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Assemblage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assemblage. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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