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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
Others wear rings or are surrounded by floral assemblages.
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Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
The advisory body had been transformed into a ceremonial assemblage.
—Alondra Nelson, Time, 13 May 2025
There’s no outpouring of new research, no bigger-than-ever assemblage of buried or forgotten work.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 24 June 2025
The Biennial also features a presentation of paintings from the Gardena High School Art Collection, an assemblage of California Impressionism that began in 1919, and a program curated by present-day teenagers of works drawn from the Orange County Museum of Art collection.
Saturday through Jan. 4.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
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Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
The advisory body had been transformed into a ceremonial assemblage.
—Alondra Nelson, Time, 13 May 2025
There’s no outpouring of new research, no bigger-than-ever assemblage of buried or forgotten work.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 24 June 2025
The Biennial also features a presentation of paintings from the Gardena High School Art Collection, an assemblage of California Impressionism that began in 1919, and a program curated by present-day teenagers of works drawn from the Orange County Museum of Art collection.
Saturday through Jan. 4.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assemblage
Noun
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Other executive council members include the secretary, chair of the graduate assembly and three faculty council representatives.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The movement showcases a unique patented tooth profile in its winding assembly, where the angled teeth of the winding pinion enhance efficiency and minimize wear.—
Bhanu Chopra,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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These two technical indicators suggest that BSX is in a period of accumulation, suggesting a bullish outlook with further upside potential.—
David Keller,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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Opal is formed through an accumulation of marine organisms or silica-rich water, which create wonderful plays of color.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Glamour,
19 July 2025
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But the upshot of this is that the cluster of stars is like a stellar pantry to which the black hole occasionally goes to feast.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
25 July 2025
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All three converge near 260, creating a clear cluster of supply that OIH must contend with.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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For an easy summer display idea, fill a platter with a collection of these trompe l’oeil beeswax tomatoes that look just like the real thing.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 July 2025
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The brand is launching Open Water, a collection of apparel and accessories for active men and women.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
28 July 2025
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Another telling stat is the growing number of companies attending CX conferences.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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But the chance to demo drone delivery in the ballpark rented out by industry group AUVSI (Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International) for a two-day policy conference was worth that trouble.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
2 Aug. 2025
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Companies are often using a mixture of different AI models for various tasks, running open offerings for those with less complexity and paying companies like OpenAI for the most powerful products.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Chop the cooked chicken and toss it with the hot sauce mixture.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Aug. 2025
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The weekend is here, which means a fresh batch of movie and TV titles are in the queue.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
31 July 2025
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Insurance companies are now using artificial intelligence to process batches of claims instead of giving claims individual attention.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The gathering known as the North American Interfaith Network’s conference was held at the University of California San Diego.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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This refreshing, zesty spin on a classic tiramisu is the ideal treat to serve at your next summer gathering.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Assemblage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assemblage. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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