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as in assortment
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 compilation
a collection of writings
the volume is a miscellany of tales and legends of the New England coast
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Recent Examples of miscellany
The fifth blog will host a miscellany of cool stuff, starting with the Guardian’s first science blog festival.
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Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 19 Nov. 2019
Every autumn these publications arrive with their eclectic mix of miscellany and lore.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2023
And, of course, there were White and Lawrence, knowledgeable, opinionated, delighting in miscellanies.
—Yiyun Li, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2023
The walls are covered with yesteryear gig flyers and band promo photos, random objects ranging tribal masks to skateboard decks -- all sorts of funky miscellany.
—Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 1 Sep. 2023
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Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 19 Nov. 2019
Every autumn these publications arrive with their eclectic mix of miscellany and lore.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2023
And, of course, there were White and Lawrence, knowledgeable, opinionated, delighting in miscellanies.
—Yiyun Li, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2023
The walls are covered with yesteryear gig flyers and band promo photos, random objects ranging tribal masks to skateboard decks -- all sorts of funky miscellany.
—Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 1 Sep. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for miscellany
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The company has also been successful in attracting consumers across income and age demographics while continuing to draw new and younger consumers through its range of assortment of different brands at bargain prices.Paulina Likos, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
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This 18-piece set has more than 30,000 five-star ratings and comes with an assortment of containers including spray bottles, cream jars, and squeezable silicone bottles.Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
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Reflecting on Chic’s enduring popularity following the release of Chic compilation Up All Night in 2013, Anderson told Pop Matters why Chic’s productions continue to resonate.Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2024
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Artist Spotlight: John Anderson Though now enshrined in the Country Music Hall of Fame, John Anderson is also a still-vital artist who tours regularly and has released a new album and two career compilations in the past half-decade.Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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The trio will perform a medley of songs from their career to mark 20 years since their debut.Alex Sundby, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, Blake Shelton will perform from Las Vegas, and the Jonas Brothers will perform a medley of hits right after midnight.Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 29 Dec. 2024
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At the very top of this list, somehow surpassing both The Acolyte and The Rings Of Power, is the Emmy-winning fourth installment of HBO’s once-great anthology series, True Detective.Erik Kain, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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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
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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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O’Grady gained notice in the arts world after working in a variety of other roles, including as a research economist and a rock critic.Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Cumulus clouds appear in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, often recognized as the classic fluffy, white clouds that dot the sky.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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But here’s where Disney fans start pulling out the red thread and collage boards: Orlando International Airport (MCO) doesn't sell gum either thereby thwarting any would-be gum tossers from loading up on provisions before entering the parks.Deanne Revel, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
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The holiday card includes a collage of images featuring the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, as well as a rare, candid photo with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.Julia Teti, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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