motleys

noun

Definition of motleysnext
plural of motley
1
as in fools
a person formerly kept in a royal or noble household to amuse with jests and pranks the motleys with their colorful outfits

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2
as in varieties
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things a motley of old junk stored in the attic

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  1. varieties
  2. assortments
  3. collages
Noun
  • The track record on polling is more challenging as different pollsters asking different varieties of the population can often draw higher margins for error.
    Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Our favorite varieties are ‘Raydon’s Favorite’ and ‘October Skies’.
    Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of varieties
Noun
  • As well as challenging price, 29% of respondents cited unsatisfying assortments as a reason not to purchase.
    Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
  • On the retail side, AI is helping to plan assortments and supporting shoppers with conversational and image-led search.
    SJ STAFF, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of assortments
Noun
  • Peres has one of the fair’s best booths, with a duo presentation of paintings and collages by Daniele Toneatti, alongside epoxy resin figurative sculptures by Rebecca Ackroyd.
    Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 18 Oct. 2024
  • As a primer of sorts, Gordon’s game plan included having the youngsters create illustrations and mood boards by making collages, showing them how to create their own style using mood boards.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of collages
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