as in jumble
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
my scrapbook is just a collage of articles, pictures, cartoons, and observations that I have deemed worth saving
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Recent Examples of collage
The papers ran a collage of the attending stars.
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CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
The show’s title work, Heap of Broken Images, built up from a staggering number of polygons, is something of a bridge between the abstract and figurative collages.
—Benjamin Lima
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
The action is punctuated by flash-frame collages that bring earlier and later observations together in a tumble of associations and hint at the drama’s mystical, phantasmagorical essence.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
The Mona Lisa, Italian chefs, and guys dressed up as a collage of famous buildings - the Colosseum!
—Pien Huang, NPR, 6 Feb. 2026
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CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
The show’s title work, Heap of Broken Images, built up from a staggering number of polygons, is something of a bridge between the abstract and figurative collages.
—Benjamin Lima
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
The action is punctuated by flash-frame collages that bring earlier and later observations together in a tumble of associations and hint at the drama’s mystical, phantasmagorical essence.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
The Mona Lisa, Italian chefs, and guys dressed up as a collage of famous buildings - the Colosseum!
—Pien Huang, NPR, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collage
Noun
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The result also spotlights conference championships’ awkward fit in the current system, particularly given the fact that conference expansion has led to jumbles atop each league’s standings.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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A week after reviving her Prince routine to honor fans during a meet at Minnesota, Chiles seamlessly transitioned back at Pauley Pavilion to her energetic routine set to a medley of hits by icons Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder and Tina Turner.—
Los Angeles Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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True to form, a medley of diamond jewelry and a black leather handbag rounded out Rihanna’s Valentine’s Day look.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
15 Feb. 2026
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What’s more, embroidered bedding is versatile for a variety of bedroom styles.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
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Short grain Arborio rice (the same variety used for risotto) is the ideal rice for this pudding because the grains are short and starchy; as the rice cooks, the starch transforms the milk and water into a thick, rich sauce.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Nearby is Fwala, a Qatari dialect word for a dessert assortment served to guests.—
Rachel Morris,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Besides a full assortment of hats, the store stocks Western apparel, cowboy boots, and handmade leather items.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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In fact, the video that launched her Senate campaign with in December was a montage of the insights hurled at her from the president.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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Beginning with a montage of news footage from the day — the notorious May 1985 European Cup final between Italian club Juventus and English rivals Liverpool — the film’s open text informs viewers, or rather warns them, that disturbing historical images may follow.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Collage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collage. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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