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as in assemblies
a body of people come together in one place
an assemblage of onlookers at the construction site
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as in accumulations
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 clusters
a number of things considered as a unit
an assemblage of brass candlesticks on the table
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as in collections
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 assemblages
That leads to longer build times as those complicated parts are sewn together with assemblages of other, smaller parts, before being shipped across the ocean, and eventually trucked to the final construction site.
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Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 2 Apr. 2026
Though many were faded and dusty, the assemblages nevertheless crackled with an almost urgent vibrancy, beckoning the viewer closer.
—News Desk, Artforum, 30 Mar. 2026
His artworks, which include paintings, sculptures, mixed-media assemblages, mosaics, photographs, and film, are full of mood and foreboding.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 31 Mar. 2025
Brainard’s practice as a visual artist was extremely varied, and included drawings and comics, collage and assemblages, and more traditional oil paintings.
—David S. Wallace, The New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2025
The gallery next door, which is mostly filled with box-like assemblages, proved me wrong.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Suffused with light, it’s filled to the brim with Mabel’s assemblages of glass and driftwood, jewelry, and paintings, as well as Victor’s extensive archive.
—airmail.news, 27 July 2024
Fans of the book, as well as of Joseph Cornell–esque assemblages, will appreciate both the store and the museum.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Dec. 2018
Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 2 Apr. 2026
Though many were faded and dusty, the assemblages nevertheless crackled with an almost urgent vibrancy, beckoning the viewer closer.
—News Desk, Artforum, 30 Mar. 2026
His artworks, which include paintings, sculptures, mixed-media assemblages, mosaics, photographs, and film, are full of mood and foreboding.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 31 Mar. 2025
Brainard’s practice as a visual artist was extremely varied, and included drawings and comics, collage and assemblages, and more traditional oil paintings.
—David S. Wallace, The New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2025
The gallery next door, which is mostly filled with box-like assemblages, proved me wrong.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Suffused with light, it’s filled to the brim with Mabel’s assemblages of glass and driftwood, jewelry, and paintings, as well as Victor’s extensive archive.
—airmail.news, 27 July 2024
Fans of the book, as well as of Joseph Cornell–esque assemblages, will appreciate both the store and the museum.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Dec. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assemblages
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The flexible stack can be laminated under existing display or interface assemblies, allowing integration without major redesigns or complex component integration.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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The assemblies aren’t the end of the nomination process — indeed, some of the highest-profile names in Democratic politics are foregoing it.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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Snow rates of 1 inch per hour are expected across parts of North and South Dakota, with northern Minnesota also seeing heavy accumulations.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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East-central South Dakota and parts of southwestern Minnesota may see significant icing, with freezing rain accumulations of a quarter to half an inch on elevated surfaces like power lines and trees.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
1 Apr. 2026
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But the livers of some patients have been found to contain clusters of cells that produce an enzyme capable of breaking down the toxins.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The two nearly identical side-by-side clusters are approximately 7,000 light-years apart.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
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Cities and counties already expect higher debris collections each February and March, as live oaks lining city streets dump leaves and pollen ahead of spring.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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The resolution Alarmed by the cancellation, the thousands of dollars in bills and the threat of collections over 5 cents, Hill researched insurance law and fought back.—
Elisabeth Rosenthal,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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That is by far the most among conferences, largely because the Big Ten swept the national championships — Michigan won the men’s and UCLA the women’s — and had Illinois advance to the men’s Final Four.—
Eric Olson,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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When not writing, May frequently lectures on the politics and policies of mass incarceration for university classes, academic conferences, and online events.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
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On a computer, Krause pulled up a chromatography analysis, which separates mixtures into individual components.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Gallons of fermenting fruit rinds for the vibrant aguas frescas chill near the array of drying chilies and madre tallow mixtures, but the tight confines mean some sacrifices.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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Is there a better aroma than batches of cookies cooking in your kitchen?—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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Working in 2 batches, cook short ribs, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes per batch.—
Jenny Rosenstrach,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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Recent events have drawn large crowds to neighborhoods including downtown and Hyde Park, with activity ranging from social gatherings to more chaotic crowd movement.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Together, the site is intended to serve as a cultural hub, offering educational programs, research opportunities and spaces for gatherings that connect Bridgeport’s history to present-day challenges in housing, equity, and sustainability.—
Reginald David,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
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