as in medley
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
each addition to the house was done in a markedly different architectural idiom, and the result is a whimsical pastiche
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Recent Examples of pastiche
Pratchett took a while to warm up, and his first few Discworld books feature stock characters and a lot of sword-and-sandals pastiche.
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Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2026
For anyone who has followed the not-so-bedroom-anymore rapper’s rise, this pastiche of showmanship and secrecy will come as no surprise—and the music itself synthesizes a similar mix across textures pulled from bloghouse, indie rock, cloud rap, and more.
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Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2026
The play, however, is no pastiche.
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Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman was—like David Lynch’s Twin Peaks, one of its tonal descendants—unsettling, both homage to and pastiche of the soap opera.
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Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2026
For anyone who has followed the not-so-bedroom-anymore rapper’s rise, this pastiche of showmanship and secrecy will come as no surprise—and the music itself synthesizes a similar mix across textures pulled from bloghouse, indie rock, cloud rap, and more.
—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2026
The play, however, is no pastiche.
—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman was—like David Lynch’s Twin Peaks, one of its tonal descendants—unsettling, both homage to and pastiche of the soap opera.
—
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pastiche
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Purple cabbage, carrots, and cilantro create a colorful, flavorful medley dressed with olive oil, rice vinegar, lime juice, and a little sugar.
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Throughout the night, Swift and Kelce danced to tribute performances for and by the musician’s fellow inductees, including a medley of hits performed by John Fogerty and his sons Shane and Tyler.
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Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.
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Guests can also access nearby sister resort Marival Emotions Resort & Suites Riviera Nayarit, which features kids and teens clubs and a variety of family-friendly activities, and food and beverage outlets.
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While at Fortress, Adamolekun visited a variety of Red Lobster restaurants in secret to assess them.
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New designs are layered on top of old, creating accidental collages between eras.
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The momager, 70, marked the holiday on Sunday, June 21, by sharing a sweet photo collage featuring all the father figures in her life.
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The compact assortment amps up the contemporary style that Wong specializes in.
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Offering trend-forward styles for both men and women, this assortment includes year-round favorites designed for all-day comfort.
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“Pastiche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastiche. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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