miscellanies

noun

Definition of miscellaniesnext
plural of miscellany
1
as in assortments
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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as in compilations
a collection of writings the volume is a miscellany of tales and legends of the New England coast

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  1. assortments
  2. compilations
  3. varieties
  4. anthologies
  5. medleys
  6. collages
Noun
  • Or, far more likely, spotting not ominous drones but familiar assortments of normal drones and passing airplanes and helicopters—and even planets and stars—that some people have spent too much time watching Fox News to have noticed before.
    Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Value retailers will focus on absorbing costs, streamlining assortments, and preserving affordability to retain price-sensitive customers.
    Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of assortments
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  • The cartoonist’s handiwork remains apparent in reruns of his original work in daily newspapers, in book compilations of his comics, and in TV specials based on his art.
    Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
  • As both Eurythmics compilations soar, three of Annie Lennox’s projects are also back on the same chart, perhaps spurred on by No Good Deed as well.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of compilations
Noun
  • Currently, 212 breeds and varieties are recognized by the American Kennel Club which are divided into seven groups (sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, non-sporting, herding).
    Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Firstly, there's no knowing what varieties of sticky residue exist on the floor of the United Center mid-game, and the furry bag is hovering dangerously close to the surface.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of varieties
Noun
  • To honor that marker, there will be special issues, two new anthologies, a film festival, an exhibition of New Yorker art and archive materials.
    David Remnick, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
  • With a career spanning more than five decades, Giovanni wove the fabric of the Black experience into poetry, essays, children’s books and anthologies.
    Melissa Noel, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of anthologies
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  • More than 25 Motown gems and other songs will be performed via a tuneful array of solos, duets and group medleys.
    Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Collaboration with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra In the final act, the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir collaborated with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to present medleys of songs by some of Saudi Arabia’s musical icons.
    Omar Baqbouq, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of medleys
Noun
  • Through surreal collages, abstract dreamscapes, and hauntingly beautiful animals, EMA paints a picture of humanity’s past, present, and future in the midst of challenges and changes.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Those span a number of mediums, including collages, sculptures and more paintings.
    Andrea Michelson, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of collages
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