congeries

noun

Definition of congeriesnext
as in conglomeration

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congeries
  1. conglomeration
  2. conglomerate
  3. mixture
  4. jumble
  5. hodgepodge
  6. motley
  7. potpourri
  8. mix
Noun
  • This diagnosis is not specific to muscularity and is a conglomeration of everything else.
    — Ashleigh N. DeLuca, STAT, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Most asteroids of this size are thought to be piles of rubble, conglomerations of rock loosely held together by gravity.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 15 May 2026
Definition of conglomeration
Noun
  • The textile and garment conglomerate is one of the world’s largest denim manufacturers and produces jeans for Levi’s, Gap, H&M and others.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • South Korea surged ahead on the strength of its giant conglomerates like Samsung, which integrates multiple stages of the supply chain.
    — John Liu, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of conglomerate
Noun
  • Crews recently used a supersonic air tool to de-compact the ground around the tree’s roots, then injected a kelp mixture to add nutrients to the soil.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Diamond Crystal or Morton kosher salt and stir just until mixture puffs and slightly lightens in color.
    — Ellary Collins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixture
Noun
  • Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.
    — Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Definition of jumble
Noun
  • Rich Dad, Poor Dad is a hodgepodge of financial advice and confusing diagrams held together by anecdotes from Kiyosaki’s childhood.
    — Christopher Cox, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Whether a home is carefully curated or a hodgepodge of beloved hand-me-downs, plants add instant energy and natural beauty to any room.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of hodgepodge
Noun
  • The neutral design appeals to people of all genders and with a motley of styles.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
  • This week’s foe, Tennessee, is almost as motley.
    — Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 25 Dec. 2025
Definition of motley
Noun
  • Fill yours with soft fairy lights, autumn potpourri, or Halloween candy.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026
  • If Republicans pressed ahead with a potpourri of government spending to shore up shuttered agencies, vulnerable incumbents would have to endure two unlimited Senate vote-a-ramas.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of potpourri
Noun
  • It’s made with a mix of essential oils to fuel hair growth, including rosemary and castor oils.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
  • His screen appeal combines a mix of swagger and self-deprecating, and at times evokes (a taller) Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of mix
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