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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
Non-Orientable Nkansa, 2017, one of his earliest large-scale installations, announced his dedication to monumental assemblages that fixate on negligence and crumbling edifices.
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Edna Bonhomme, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
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
Edna Bonhomme, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assemblages
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The round-table style of the gathering – pioneered during large-scale assemblies organized by Pope Francis – signals Leo’s plan to continue his predecessor’s approach of seeking a more welcoming church, with leaders listening closely to Catholics in the pews.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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As a remedy, dealers inspected the affected vehicles and repaired the rear coil assemblies when needed, at no cost to owners.—
Apratim Sarkar,
USA Today,
15 Dec. 2025
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However, there is the potential for a more significant lake effect snow band to impact parts of Central New York, between Oswego and Watertown, with possible accumulations of over 6 inches in some spots.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Heavy snow has been affecting Washington since earlier this week, with the biggest accumulations reported on mountains, according to the National Weather Service field office in Seattle.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
11 Jan. 2026
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Inside, the last clusters of conversation continued over champagne and the remnants of that improbable charcuterie spread.—
Rachel Marlowe,
Vanity Fair,
11 Jan. 2026
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The advisory described clusters of poisoning cases around Monterey and the San Francisco Bay Area.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
10 Jan. 2026
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From his prison cell, Khandaqji wrote two poetry collections, hundreds of essays, and four novels.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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Like Armani fashion, its fragrance brand is built in a pyramid structure, with Armani Privé like couture; Giorgio Armani, encompassing timeless collections, and Emporio Armani, the brand’s younger, more accessible branch.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Those conferences will be represented in Thursday night’s first CFP semifinal between Miami and Mississippi in the Fiesta Bowl.—
Charles Odum,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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With both teams sitting outside the top of their respective conferences, the trade represents a gamble—one that could reshape the direction of each franchise long after this season.—
Sam Crenshaw,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Drummond notes that other recipes for sour cream noodle bakes call for mixing the noodle and meat mixtures together before adding to the pan.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Dec. 2025
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Future samples will likely contain mixtures of organics from multiple sources, some biological and some not.—
Amirali Aghazadeh,
The Conversation,
12 Dec. 2025
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Working in batches if needed, arrange pickles in a single layer in air-fryer basket (do not overcrowd).—
Holly Riordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
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The contractors would be given batches of 50,000 names at a time, and are expected to provide photos of homes and workplaces, according to federal contracting data.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Extra Seating Saab recommends removing any extra seating, such as poufs, stools, or dining chairs that often get pulled in from kitchens, bedrooms, or offices, to accommodate holiday gatherings.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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The edgy South of Market venue in San Francisco that showcases works from up-and-coming artists is also known as a cool place to host gatherings and celebrations, especially among the city arts crowd.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Assemblages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assemblages. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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