mə-ˈnaj-rē
as in assortment
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 menagerie
Overhead, a menagerie of developmental detachable toys, including a wiggly octopus, chiming turtle with mirror, crinkly sea star, squeaker crab, and chiming manta ray beckon little hands and feet and promote hand-eye coordination.
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Pamela Brill, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
Usually, histories of life introduce us to creatures in sequence, showing how Earth’s menagerie has changed with time.
—Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2024
One of Michele’s odder collections is his menagerie of ceramic pugs, some of which date back to the 1700s.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 27 Sep. 2024
Yet his squishy menagerie has particularly captivated the internet, especially as videos of stars like A$AP Rocky and Jacob Elordi relaxing in the comfy creations have gone viral on Tiktok.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2024
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Pamela Brill, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
Usually, histories of life introduce us to creatures in sequence, showing how Earth’s menagerie has changed with time.
—Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2024
One of Michele’s odder collections is his menagerie of ceramic pugs, some of which date back to the 1700s.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 27 Sep. 2024
Yet his squishy menagerie has particularly captivated the internet, especially as videos of stars like A$AP Rocky and Jacob Elordi relaxing in the comfy creations have gone viral on Tiktok.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for menagerie
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Include an assortment of pastries, fruit, butters, and jams.Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024
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Everyone can shop Amazon’s assortment of Black Friday deals today and tomorrow.Clara McMahon, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Owners’ names now read like jumbles of computer code, retirement homes or rock bands: Silver Sage, Dream Homes, Blue Apple, P Fin VII, Wref II, 3xs2, Vivid, Straight Red Lines, TKJK, Jags Proper.Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2024
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Think of it instead as a Rube Goldberg machine, reimagining doodles as dense jumbles of steps and if-then rules.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2024
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Hash Bubbie Women’s Flats Every wardrobe needs a reliable pair of flats, and the Hash Bubbie Flats come in a variety of colors to match any outfit.Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024
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Nordic Knots Up to 30% Off For us at Vogue, Nordic Knots is the place to find high-end, unique rugs in a variety of chic colorways, patterns and textures.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
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Queen Latifah, Busta Rhymes, and De La Soul added their voices to a medley of hits, showcasing the group’s lasting influence.Okla Jones, Essence, 27 Nov. 2024
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The performance and its connection hits close to home for The Voice judge Reba McEntire, who introduced Houston’s unforgettable medley at the 1994 American Music Awards.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2024
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Another video showed their photos copy and pasted into a collage.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, their Khokhar array of furniture collages flooring fragments with an adhesive made from masonry dust.Kristen de La Vallière, Architectural Digest, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Menagerie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/menagerie. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.
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