mə-ˈnaj-rē
as in assortment
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
the living room is eclectically furnished with a menagerie of garage-sale finds
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Recent Examples of menagerie
But today, the menagerie serves many purposes — educating, entertaining, and showcasing local artists, talent and trends.
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Ayana Archie, NPR, 27 Sep. 2025
The upper reaches of the ocean house a diverse menagerie of swimming and floating animals that are remarkably clear, with many of these animals having red versions at depth.
—Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
The biggest pieces in the parade, the circus elephants of the menagerie, were Abrams tanks.
—Seth Harp, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Can Ohio hang around against the Buckeyes’ menagerie of stud skill players?
—Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
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Ayana Archie, NPR, 27 Sep. 2025
The upper reaches of the ocean house a diverse menagerie of swimming and floating animals that are remarkably clear, with many of these animals having red versions at depth.
—Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
The biggest pieces in the parade, the circus elephants of the menagerie, were Abrams tanks.
—Seth Harp, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Can Ohio hang around against the Buckeyes’ menagerie of stud skill players?
—Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for menagerie
Noun
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November brings with it a stacked assortment of theatrical releases.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Kardashian styled her outfit similarly to how Campbell's fashion show look, accessorizing with a black shawl, an assortment of silver statement necklaces and black leather boots.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Ray’s most chaotic photograms—jumbles that push out of the frame or look like time bombs ready to explode—find echoes in his films, projected on the back walls, a show in themselves.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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In jumbles of old stones that, to me, are barely legible as the remains of buildings, Cocon López could see the entire timeline of old Aké and how later people interacted with and repurposed what came before.—
Lizzie Wade,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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His acting style had an influence on a variety of actors, including Martin Sheen, who’s been vocal about Dean’s impact on his career.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Having people with a variety of backgrounds work together on a project ups the likelihood that our interpretations are accurate.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
28 Oct. 2025
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To open the big anniversary show, McEntire performed a decade-spanning medley, saluting one Song of the Year winner from each of the past six decades.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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More than half are nurses, and the rest are a medley of employees who each occupy a special niche in the hospital.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Oct. 2025
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Behind the scenes, Meta AI analyzes photo details, like lighting, people and events, to group similar moments and create polished collage layouts automatically.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Maybe create a collage at some point.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Menagerie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/menagerie. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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