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miscellany

noun

ˈmi-sə-ˌlā-nē How to pronounce miscellany (audio)
Definition of miscellanynext
1
as in assortment
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things the box from the attic contained a miscellany of old records, family photo albums, and long-forgotten love letters

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2
as in compilation
a collection of writings the volume is a miscellany of tales and legends of the New England coast

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Recent Examples of miscellany The long-standing curse of the new-music concert is a tendency toward miscellany. — Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025 To our modern sensibilities, cabinets of curiosities may seem like random miscellanies lacking any real order. — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025 Yet this long, obscure miscellany turned out to be a garland of little gems. — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2024 In what is essentially a fictionalized account of the real lives of a miscellany of 20th-century scientific giants (some famous, some less so), Labatut wades through the murky waters of human genius, finding there the darker implications of discovery, for society and scientist alike. — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 11 May 2020 See All Example Sentences for miscellany
Recent Examples of Synonyms for miscellany
  1. assortment
  2. compilation
  3. medley
  4. anthology
  5. jumble
  6. variety
  7. collage
Noun
  • Senior quarterback Wyatt Tewell has completed 74 of 105 pass attempts for 1,049 yards and 13 TDs with just one interception, connecting with an assortment of receivers.
    — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • And because this marks the brand’s 25th anniversary, Peter Millar also created a sophisticated, luxury assortment to celebrate, which will also make its appearance in the marketing materials.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of assortment
Noun
  • The new quad-die chip is a serious powerhouse for top-tier local AI inference, heavy software compilation, and high-throughput video rendering.
    — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The duo contributed to various underground compilations and festivals such as NorCal NoiseFest.
    — Susan Young, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of compilation
Noun
  • Derived from the Italian word for garden, Chicago-style giardiniera is a veggie medley cured in vinegar and packed in oil, with a satisfyingly crunchy flavor profile ranging from briny to tangy to hot.
    — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Musgraves also performed the same song alongside Parton at the 2019 Grammys during a special segment featuring a medley of Parton’s hits.
    — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of medley
Noun
  • Lourd, 34, and Beatty, 26, star in the fourth season of the Netflix anthology series as sisters Emma and Lizzie Borden, respectively.
    — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Brennan, who creates the megahit Netflix true-crime anthology with prolific producer Ryan Murphy, says writing these seasons about infamous serial killers isn’t the challenge — the hard part is deciding who to make the season’s subject.
    — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of anthology
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
  • Cool Pacific breezes and a variety of soils make this stretch of Northern California a perfect place to grow grapes.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Tony's Pizza Napoletana delivers a heady variety of regional styles in addition to its namesake Neapolitan (chef-owner Tony Gemignani's Neapolitan Margherita helped jump-start his career).
    — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of variety
Noun
  • Though his practice additionally encompasses drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, and collage, Shearer acknowledged the primacy of painting in his oeuvre.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The Artist Loft features artists in residence who teach workshops in various mediums, from collage to watercolor.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of collage

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