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as in assembly
a body of people come together in one place
an assemblage of onlookers at the construction site
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as in accumulation
a mass or quantity that has piled up or that has been gathered over a period of time
tried to sort through the assemblage of ripped wrapping paper and boxes for the missing toy
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as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
an assemblage of brass candlesticks on the table
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as in collection
an organized group of objects acquired and maintained for study, exhibition, or personal pleasure
donated his assemblage of 18th-century miniature paintings to the museum
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Recent Examples of assemblage
The artist used techniques such as painting, assemblage, and works made from paper and recycled materials.
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Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
Those multiple perspectives admit some versions of the events might include lies —a playful self-awareness that drives every aspect of the film, from Takuro Takeuchi’s kinetic camera to the chronological but still fluid assemblage of moments in the editing.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 28 Nov. 2024
The result, inevitably, is a Rube Goldberg assemblage of equipment from many different OEMs.
—Chris Turlica, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Davis throughout the ’80s continued to work in forms including assemblage and collage.
—News Desk, Artforum, 6 Feb. 2025
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Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
Those multiple perspectives admit some versions of the events might include lies —a playful self-awareness that drives every aspect of the film, from Takuro Takeuchi’s kinetic camera to the chronological but still fluid assemblage of moments in the editing.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 28 Nov. 2024
The result, inevitably, is a Rube Goldberg assemblage of equipment from many different OEMs.
—Chris Turlica, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Davis throughout the ’80s continued to work in forms including assemblage and collage.
—News Desk, Artforum, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assemblage
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Some senior military and police officials sent to the assembly have testified that Yoon ordered them to pull out lawmakers to thwart a parliamentary vote on the decree.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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What to Consider The assembly requires more work than other models.—
Lauren Breedlove,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2025
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The instruments include an electrodynamic dust shield, developed at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, to demonstrate technology using electric fields to remove lunar dust particles and prevent accumulation on sensitive components of the spacecraft.—
Tim Stevens,
Ars Technica,
3 Mar. 2025
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Regularly airing out a room is a simple and free way to help improve air quality and prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, and allergens. 7.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2025
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But a cluster of countries — a cluster of liberal democracies, confident in their values and armed to the teeth — could make a significant contribution.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
3 Mar. 2025
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By calculating the positions of nearby stellar clusters through time, the researchers identified two main suspects that could have housed the supernova progenitor.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
2 Mar. 2025
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The actor and musician will release his debut album Happy Birthday on June 6 as his first collection of music as a soloist following stints in the bands Calpurnia and the Aubreys.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2025
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The latest collection was named Gudrun, after her late mother.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
6 Mar. 2025
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The tech world billionaire quickly went to work pressuring federal employees to leave, doing joint interviews with Trump and appearing at a right-wing Christian conference last week waving a chainsaw.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2025
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If the Fighting Irish and the Wolfpack share the ACC title, N.C. State would be the No. 1 seed in the conference tournament because of its victory over Notre Dame.—
Curt Rallo,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Stanford team used its lab furnace to heat a mixture of calcium oxide – derived from commonly available limestone that's used to make cement – with another mineral containing magnesium and silicate ions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Mar. 2025
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Day-old sourdough soaks up a seasoned egg mixture, baking into a delightfully craggy casserole covered in gooey cheddar.—
Urmila Ramakrishnan,
Bon Appétit,
1 Mar. 2025
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In Sacramento, a new batch of state lawmakers, elected partly by mad-as-hell voters and unscarred by past legislative battles over permitting changes, may be newly receptive to making big changes too.—
CalMatters,
The Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Well, this hard cider kit is easy to use and makes three batches of tart, dry cider.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Built on the energy of its past gatherings, this event brings together ambitious young entrepreneurs from around the world who are making an inspirational impact on today’s business landscape.—
John Hall,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Around special event days, the gatherings can reach anywhere up to 400.—
Julius Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Assemblage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assemblage. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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