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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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With the Amazon Support Small filter, buyers can sift through an assortment of small businesses on the site.Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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Therefore, targeting high-value leads will require an assortment of segmentation criteria.Jonathan Schwartz, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The holiday compilation is back at No. 40 on the list of the bestselling full-lengths and EPs in the U.S., regardless of style, format, or genre.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors.Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2024
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The show was also intentional about embracing younger artists blazing new trails in the industry — from a medley with up-and-coming urban artists Eladio Carrión, Quevedo, Myke Towers, to a Spanglish performance by Joe Jonas and Ela Taubert, who is nominated for best new artist.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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For example, roasted turnips turned up in the second course, among a medley of root vegetables.Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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Summoning an unshakable atmosphere in the vein of John Carpenter’s Halloween, Dougherty crafts a thoroughly consistent anthology film.EW.com, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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The ensemble cast for the anthology film includes Josh O’Connor, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Glenn Close, Cailee Spaeny, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Daryl McCormack, and Thomas Haden Church, along with Craig.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 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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In two size varieties, four fabric options, and six color choices, there's an iteration of this sectional that suits your space, surely.Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 29 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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