motley crew

noun

: an unusual mixed group
We were a motley crew of musicians and athletes.

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Among the motley crew of party guests, an ensemble of theater regulars acquit themselves well. Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2026 The motley crew of interesting players and teammates deserve more screen time, in particular a Komodo dragon (Nick Kroll). Randy Myers, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026 At a time when post-punk was already on the verge of becoming a commodity, Gartside and his motley crew were zealously committed to DIY. Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 15 Feb. 2026 Do you, like me, like to keep a motley crew of oils and vinegars on your counter? Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for motley crew

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“Motley crew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motley%20crew. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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