as in medleys
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 menageries
In later centuries, Barbary lions were gifted between royal courts, kept in menageries, and even depicted on national emblems — as in the coat of arms of Morocco and the United Kingdom.
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for menageries
Noun
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Here, she's seen performing on her variety show, which featured a number of famous guests and her own musical medleys.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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A lot of those songs wind up in the polka medleys.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
13 Aug. 2025
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The plan aims to increase market share by expanding internationally, enhancing in-store experiences, broadening wellness and product assortments, and deepening digital engagement.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Special capsule assortments and exclusive in-store experiences will also be introduced to cultivate community.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Depending on the brand, it may be made from a single type of pumpkin or, more commonly, a blend of varieties (like Dickinson or Hubbard squash) that are chosen for their smooth texture and naturally sweet flavor.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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There are many wood chip flavors on the market, but the most popular varieties are apple, cherry, hickory, mesquite and pecan.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Best known for his monumental laminated glass sculptures embedded with layered imagery and paint to create intricate three-dimensional collages, Dustin Yellin’s Werner’s Crater (2025), a collage and acrylic on canvas, unveils a new perspective into his multidisciplinary practice.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Cameron creates oil paintings, embroidery and mixed media collages.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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The two litters are half-siblings and share the same sire (male parent), Drumlin, according to NPS.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Pregnancies last only about three weeks, producing litters of six to 12 pups—and sometimes up to 20.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Canadian actor has gone ice fishing in the Arctic Circle in Lapland, searched for the Big Five in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, island-hopped in Greece, and ventured deep into the Costa Rican jungles around Arenal Volcano.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Zayu the Jaguar, from the jungles of southern Mexico, embodies the rich heritage and vibrant spirit of the country.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Menageries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/menageries. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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