1
as in assemblage
a body of people come together in one place
the usual assembly of early morning commuters waiting at the train station
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in congregation
a body of persons gathered for religious worship
the preacher addressed the assembly in somber tones
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in meeting
a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose
attendance at the awards assembly is mandatory
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of assembly
On the last day of classes, students and staff gathered for a final assembly to honor the K-8 school's long history.
—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
The leader is the assembly and the direction.
—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Amazon’s streaming service, Prime Video, is the most chaotic major company out there, seemingly random in its assembly of new and classic titles that shuffle off and on the platform every month.
—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Platinum is notoriously difficult to work with, making the necklace’s fluid movement across interweaving links particularly challenging; each element must be set before final assembly.
—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for assembly
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
The leader is the assembly and the direction.
—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Amazon’s streaming service, Prime Video, is the most chaotic major company out there, seemingly random in its assembly of new and classic titles that shuffle off and on the platform every month.
—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Platinum is notoriously difficult to work with, making the necklace’s fluid movement across interweaving links particularly challenging; each element must be set before final assembly.
—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for assembly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assembly
Noun
-
Throughout his career, the multidisciplinary artist experimented with various mediums, ranging from painting and photography to assemblages, even employing digital technologies like the iPad.
-
Surrounding sculptures, assemblages and brightly colored forms make the space feel part sanctuary, part dreamscape.
Noun
-
The majority of the congregation lives in south or southeast Charlotte, which makes the YMCA location the perfect location, Chadwick said.
-
Collister’s congregation is small, maybe 50 people on a Sunday.
Noun
-
Violence was also discussed during Tuesday's Stockton City Council meeting as council members considered and approved a new mask ordinance.
-
Councilwoman Deborah Peoples hosted a Mosier Valley Community meeting at Texas Star Conference Center in Euless on Wednesday evening to provide an update on the progress and plans for Mosier Valley Park, which has faced delays and funding challenges since 2014.
Noun
-
The anti-expansion provision in the bill now includes the Big 12 and ACC, with the senators changing the language that now includes conferences that bring in $700 million in revenue from not being allowed to join forces.
-
The Independence Plaza Building includes a public plaza that runs the length of the property, a mezzanine with outdoor seating, 25 levels of commercial space, a fitness center, a conference center, and three levels of underground parking.
Noun
-
Currently, the church has a GoFundMe, which has raised around $9,200 so far of its $2 million goal.
-
No single official church establishment stretched across the 13 Colonies that would eventually join in the American Revolution.
Noun
-
Page Six speculated the Wednesday gathering was Travis Kelce’s bachelor party.
-
Juneteenth's birthplace is celebrating with a daylong gathering at a Galveston park with music and fireworks, a parade, and a worship service in a historic Black church.
Noun
-
The panel of appellate judges disagreed Tuesday, invalidating her order.
-
While many wine clubs employ a single buyer who makes all purchasing decisions, Shefferman blind tastes the best wines with a tasting panel consisting of sommeliers, winemakers, and industry members with WSET credentials.
Noun
-
Hartfield faced each new challenge with dedication and humor, from using a bathroom as an audio booth while traveling with Political Reporter Shaun Boyd to a Democratic convention, or conducting an undercover investigative series on massage parlors.
-
Wilson was devastated by losing debates about the design of Congress and the presidency, and in particular by the convention’s refusal to acknowledge the centrality of regular people to the government.
Cite this Entry
“Assembly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assembly. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
