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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
The current assemblage of floor and table lamps in my space are far from curated and leave it feeling dim (and not in an intentional way).
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026
The assemblage includes fragments of the shoulder blades, pelvis, and sacrum, along with nearly complete upper and lower arm bones, a jaw, and teeth, according to Discover Magazine.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 Jan. 2026
The hominin bones and animal remains make up an assemblage of fossils that appear to come from the den of a carnivore, perhaps a hyena.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 7 Jan. 2026
In 1921, while developing photographs for the visionary French fashion designer Paul Poiret, Man Ray accidentally made a photogram, in which objects are placed directly on photosensitive paper that is then exposed to light, creating a negative impression of the assemblage on the substrate.
—Ara H. Merjian, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026
The assemblage includes fragments of the shoulder blades, pelvis, and sacrum, along with nearly complete upper and lower arm bones, a jaw, and teeth, according to Discover Magazine.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 Jan. 2026
The hominin bones and animal remains make up an assemblage of fossils that appear to come from the den of a carnivore, perhaps a hyena.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 7 Jan. 2026
In 1921, while developing photographs for the visionary French fashion designer Paul Poiret, Man Ray accidentally made a photogram, in which objects are placed directly on photosensitive paper that is then exposed to light, creating a negative impression of the assemblage on the substrate.
—Ara H. Merjian, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assemblage
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The company targets a range of different sectors, including retail, logistics, 3PLs (third-party logistics), automotive manufacturing, and electronics manufacturing for material handling, higher dexterity operations, and assembly tasks.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Durango is a midsize SUV built in the Detroit, Michigan, assembly plant and sold in North America by Dodge.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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The National Weather Service predicts total snow accumulations between 14 and 18 inches, with blizzard conditions possible.—
Katie Landeck,
The Providence Journal,
21 Feb. 2026
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The government office of the Tyrol region said intense snowfall over the last week led to accumulations of up to 5 feet.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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The ever-popular Joshua Tree Coffee Company is nearby as well, alongside a cluster of vintage shops and art spaces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Our Local Group — like all galaxy groups and galaxy clusters — will experience this, eventually creating a super-galaxy known as Milkdromeda.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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The decade-and-a-half-old Eckhaus Latta reflects a larger shift in what was once called hipster culture, from what the warm, cuddly and whimsical (early Eckhaus Latta collections were filled with colorful, easy knits and denim) to something hard and even chic.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Nixon said the data collection and reporting now aligns with agency priorities.—
Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Texas State just released its full 2026 schedule, which includes its Pac-12 conference games.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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UConn resumes Big East play Wednesday on the road against Villanova, the second place team in the conference.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
16 Feb. 2026
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The interiors already feel styled for gatherings, and the common spaces lend themselves naturally to conversation and celebration.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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China’s response, albeit expected, is likely, either directly or indirectly, a form of intelligence gathering on its technical ability to address US and US ally activities in the region.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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French firm Danone has also recalled formula products, including some Aptamil and Cow & Gate batches in the UK.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Working in batches, coat croquettes with cornmeal, turning and pressing to adhere.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Aztecs swept their two regular-season meetings against UNLV.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Harrison remains free on bail and is required to undergo electronic monitoring and attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, according to the District Attorney’s Office.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Assemblage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assemblage. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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