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as in assembly
a body of people come together in one place
an assemblage of onlookers at the construction site
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as in accumulation
a mass or quantity that has piled up or that has been gathered over a period of time
tried to sort through the assemblage of ripped wrapping paper and boxes for the missing toy
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as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
an assemblage of brass candlesticks on the table
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as in collection
an organized group of objects acquired and maintained for study, exhibition, or personal pleasure
donated his assemblage of 18th-century miniature paintings to the museum
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Recent Examples of assemblage
Our day on the water is capped by a VIP workshop tour of Bellini Nautica, the foremost Riva-restoration experts, as well as the company’s vintage Riva collection—the world’s most complete assemblage of the classic boats, featuring 20 models dating from the 1920s to the 1970s.
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Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2025
The dress, a symphony of pastel yellows and blues, featured an assemblage of French impressionist Degas’ infamous ballerinas.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 2 Feb. 2025
The artist used techniques such as painting, assemblage, and works made from paper and recycled materials.
—Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
Those multiple perspectives admit some versions of the events might include lies —a playful self-awareness that drives every aspect of the film, from Takuro Takeuchi’s kinetic camera to the chronological but still fluid assemblage of moments in the editing.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 28 Nov. 2024
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Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2025
The dress, a symphony of pastel yellows and blues, featured an assemblage of French impressionist Degas’ infamous ballerinas.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 2 Feb. 2025
The artist used techniques such as painting, assemblage, and works made from paper and recycled materials.
—Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
Those multiple perspectives admit some versions of the events might include lies —a playful self-awareness that drives every aspect of the film, from Takuro Takeuchi’s kinetic camera to the chronological but still fluid assemblage of moments in the editing.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assemblage
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In either case, assembly is easy: Just stack the processor on top of your base and snap a single locking lever to hold it all in place.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appétit,
20 Mar. 2025
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But these public awareness events, including two assemblies at schools her daughter attended, can be uplifting speaking to high school students, Chavez said.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Mar. 2025
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Snow accumulations of three to six inches were expected, and up to a foot is possible.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches, up to 18 inches over peaks.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
13 Mar. 2025
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Far below, waves lashed Punta Chiappa, a rugged promontory that stretches from the base of Monte di Portofino into the sea. From San Rocco, the trail meandered past a cluster of tidy houses, their gardens fragrant with rosemary and citrus, before plunging into the forest.—
Gina DeCaprio Vercesi,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, her second ring, given to her by Timothy Laurence—her husband of more than 30 years—features an oval-cut cabochon sapphire with a cluster of three diamonds on either side.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
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Now, in 2025, both companies are celebrating a decade of partnership with a bestsellers curated collection featuring 15 fan-favorite pieces.—
Renan Botelho,
WWD,
18 Mar. 2025
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Other toll collection services like PA Turnpike and FasTrak in addition to New York have also reported text scams and are notifying customers on their website with alert banners.—
Emily Barnes,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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Delaware finished third-from-last in the CAA, winning just five conference games.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
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The need to power the AI revolution is the top-of-mind issue for energy CEOs and thousands of professionals at the CERAWeek by S&P Global conference here.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
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When triggered in a mixture of gases made to replicate the atmosphere on early Earth, these micro-lightnings produced chemical compounds used by present-day life, like glycine, uracil, and urea, along with chemical precursors like cyanoacetylene, and hydrogen cyanide.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Mar. 2025
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Add the chocolate, and cook over very low heat, stirring constantly, just until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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In Sacramento, a new batch of state lawmakers, elected partly by mad-as-hell voters and unscarred by past legislative battles over permitting changes, may be newly receptive to making big changes too.—
CalMatters,
The Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Well, this hard cider kit is easy to use and makes three batches of tart, dry cider.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 2025
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The reunion with Moyes will be akin to a separated couple who bump into each other at a social gathering, then spend the rest of the evening avoiding eye contact while discreetly monitoring their every move.—
Roshane Thomas,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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New York banned gatherings of 500 or more people, and Americans began finding new ways to greet one another instead of shaking hands.—
Bret Baier,
Fox News,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Assemblage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assemblage. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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