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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
Rubio and Butterfield purchased the assemblage in 2022 for $24 million.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025
Between them, the above assemblage has, among many other accolades, been nominated for 18 Oscars and won a half dozen.
—Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Dec. 2025
For its first half, Frankenstein the movie is an infernal construction not unlike the monster at its center, a lavish assemblage of elements that have electricity but no soul.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
The unique assemblage ties together many of the elements of the day, which also features NBC’s telecast of the The National Dog Show and an NFL match-up.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 25 Nov. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025
Between them, the above assemblage has, among many other accolades, been nominated for 18 Oscars and won a half dozen.
—Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Dec. 2025
For its first half, Frankenstein the movie is an infernal construction not unlike the monster at its center, a lavish assemblage of elements that have electricity but no soul.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
The unique assemblage ties together many of the elements of the day, which also features NBC’s telecast of the The National Dog Show and an NFL match-up.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 25 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assemblage
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San Lorenzo Valley Unified Superintendent Chris Schiermeyer said the district provided staff training after the hand puppet and flag incident and plans to hold 10 student assemblies on Jewish identity and history with the Anne Frank Center USA.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The three suspects were booked into juvenile hall for assault with a firearm, participating in a criminal street gang, gang enhancement and unlawful assembly for the purpose of committing a violent act.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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That front could spark a few brief rain or snow showers Sunday afternoon or early evening, mainly north and west of Philadelphia, with little to no accumulation expected.—
Andrew Kozak,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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That would encourage new peat accumulation and carbon sequestration.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Pale pink flower clusters that appear on the light green foliage in summer, slightly earlier than other sedum varieties.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
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Last month, the California Department of Public Health issued an advisory after poisonings were reported in clusters in the Monterey area and the Bay Area.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Cabello has served as head of Venezuela’s National Integrated Service of Customs and Tax Administration, giving him control over customs, ports and tax collection—key leverage points in an economy marked by sanctions, smuggling and corruption.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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Auto-annotation tools label data during collection.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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Parents who had been separated from their medically needy children over abuse investigations spoke at the news conference.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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In photos with a post Friday on X, Cornyn is seen outside the plant, in a conference room and viewing a Cybercab up close alongside Musk and an employee with the battery engineering team.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
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Saturday’s massive protest in the Twin Cities took many shapes throughout the day, starting at Powderhorn Park, a historic spot for demonstrations, known as the prime gathering place for the 2020 George Floyd protests.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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Each movement that takes you deeper into your misfit passion serves two purposes—information gathering and confidence building.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Also popular are small-batch brews with members of a home brew club or another small group bringing their own recipe, brewing it on site and participating in a tapping event to showcase their creation.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, sear the meat until well browned all over, then transfer to the prepared plate.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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This season is all about polish meeting performance, with sculptural silhouettes, cozy textures, and sneakers made for all-day, everyday wear.—
Erica Paige,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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The last meeting happened in the NFC championship game in the 2022 season, where the Eagles defeated the Niners 31-7 before falling to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Assemblage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assemblage. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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