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
  • 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
  • This created a conglomeration of steep cliffs, ledges, and stair-step walls— many plunging over 1,400 feet from rim to creek.
    — Anthony Fredericks, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Definition of conglomeration
Noun
  • Today’s cooling market is already dominated by multinational conglomerates such as Daikin and Samsung, which closely track emerging technologies and are ready to move quickly.
    — Sabrina Weiss, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
  • The equity is built on a conglomerate of unrelated business lines.
    — Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of conglomerate
Noun
  • Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a small jar, discarding solids.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
  • For an extra-silky curd, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl.
    — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 10 July 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
  • Hill's character represents a hodgepodge of Stratton Oakmont players, including the firm's partners, Porush and Gelfand.
    — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 14 July 2026
  • Currently, batteries are recycled under a hodgepodge of different systems in California.
    — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 9 July 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
  • Monocultures can be boring, but on the flipside, a huge collection of individual species looks like a busy bowl of potpourri.
    — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2026
  • Waffling, piecemeal proposals, a potpourri of reforms, and a lack of courage will ensure that little changes.
    — Wendell Wallach, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2026
Definition of potpourri
Noun
  • Food and drink Breakfast and dinner are served at Casa del Rio, the restaurant in the main building, and feature a mix of local Costa Rican specialties and international dishes, including a solid burger.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • Moreno used a mix of Bellami Professional Tape-Ins and Wefts in shades Chocolate Rebel and Dark Brown to add length and fullness.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 July 2026
Definition of mix
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