assemblages

plural of assemblage
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Recent Examples of assemblages Beginning in 1989, oil and acrylic paints gave way to olive oil, henna, tea, spices, and coffee, while animal glue, mud, and leather also shaped the group’s posters, paintings, and mixed-media assemblages. Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Often these assemblages of items are tied together in a bundle or bag and may be referred to as hands, mojos, or gris-gris. Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026 Pathbreaking artist Betye Saar, whose powerful assemblages of racist memorabilia served up scorching commentary on the condition of the Black American—particularly the Black American woman—died on July 26 in Los Angeles. News Desk, Artforum, 28 July 2026 There are sketchbooks still to fill, assemblages missing one last red bottle, and a studio full of objects that have yet to be turned from one thing into another. Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 Who could forget the countless iterations of her squad, after all, the varied assemblages of laughing friends, mostly women, featuring in Swift’s Fourth of July carousels and birthday tributes and more through the years? Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 25 June 2026 Throughout his career, the multidisciplinary artist experimented with various mediums, ranging from painting and photography to assemblages, even employing digital technologies like the iPad. Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026 Surrounding sculptures, assemblages and brightly colored forms make the space feel part sanctuary, part dreamscape. Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026 And so the best example of this is the use of very large high-pressure die castings to replace assemblages of stamped parts. Joel Feder, The Drive, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assemblages
Noun
  • In the library/innovation center, the furniture like whiteboard tables, benches, booths, ottomans and shelves are on wheels, easily moved to change the layout and open up the space for events, assemblies or performances.
    Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Over the following weeks La Coordinadora organized neighborhood meetings, public assemblies, and demonstrations throughout Cochabamba and the surrounding valley.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Finding large accumulations of geologic hydrogen entails stumbling on a Goldilocks set of conditions.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Inspectors found seven dead roaches under kitchen equipment and also noted accumulations of mold and rotting food debris, according to the report.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Autumn Joy Stonecrop Also called autumn joy sedum, this hardy, summer- and fall-flowering perennial is known for its succulent foliage and dense clusters of tiny pink flowers.
    Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Staple builds clusters of commerce by opening small businesses that locals will actually use, and then adds accommodations to attract visitors.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The footwear brand has also released capsule collections with musicians like Luke Combs and Post Malone, and Crocs dropped an F1 collab with Red Bull Oracle Racing in May.
    Tim Chan, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • About 932 miles north of Perth, Murujuga contains one of the world’s most significant and dense collections of ancient petroglyphs, dating back about 50,000 years.
    Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The order said nothing of the other Power Four conferences, all of which have passed similar rules that went beyond the NFL to include basketball as well.
    Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In his four years, UCF played in three different conferences.
    Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • When these cuts marinate for too long in highly acidic mixtures, the meat’s surface can become mushy, and the lean meat may become drier after cooking.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Add marinades or herb mixtures to the salmon two hours or less before cooking.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • That transition will test whether the startup’s manufacturing-first approach can work outside prototypes and small test batches.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Working in batches as necessary so as not to overcrowd the pan, add the chicken and cook until golden-brown on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Efforts to bring the outbreak under control — from limited public gatherings to social distancing and airport closures — have disrupted life in the six affected provinces, particularly Ituri, which has been ravaged by rebel violence.
    ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The problem is that W tends to put a significant damper on gatherings.
    R. Eric Thomas, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026

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