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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
Throughout his career, the multidisciplinary artist experimented with various mediums, ranging from painting and photography to assemblages, even employing digital technologies like the iPad.
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Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
Surrounding sculptures, assemblages and brightly colored forms make the space feel part sanctuary, part dreamscape.
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Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
But all of it—the trees, the wildlife, the assemblage of diversity in both life and death through which Jacobs stalked in 1867—all of it was in a last gasp for existence.
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Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
And so the best example of this is the use of very large high-pressure die castings to replace assemblages of stamped parts.
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Joel Feder,
The Drive,
10 June 2026
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Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
Surrounding sculptures, assemblages and brightly colored forms make the space feel part sanctuary, part dreamscape.
—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
But all of it—the trees, the wildlife, the assemblage of diversity in both life and death through which Jacobs stalked in 1867—all of it was in a last gasp for existence.
—
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
And so the best example of this is the use of very large high-pressure die castings to replace assemblages of stamped parts.
—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assemblage
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Alysa Guffey More than 50 people gathered in 90-degree heat to protest welcoming data centers to Indianapolis before packing the public assembly room on the second floor of the City-County Building.
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Management intends for this centralized assembly method to establish a standardized production system for future units.
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Ocean heat content — a measure of heat stored through the upper layers of the ocean — has reached record highs in recent years, reflecting a long-term accumulation of heat across the global ocean.
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Ultimately, managing one's emotions is paramount for true wealth accumulation.
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Hyundai is addressing the issue by allowing drivers to bring their Tucsons into authorized dealers for free instrument panel cluster software updates.
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Where Hearing Loss and Other Health Risks Overlap A 2025 Healthy Aging Data Report analysis of 427 communities across Massachusetts and Rhode Island found that hearing difficulties and fall risk cluster together geographically.
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The location is now a collection of cold storage facilities, parking lots and warehouses in Skid Row near its boundary with the Arts District.
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And cadets were on the hunt for unique pieces to add to their collections.
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Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department During the news conference, Bluthenthal's two children delivered a plea for justice via video, while his mother spoke directly to the crowd.
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And oncology conferences are beginning to include sessions on hormones and how to help women after cancer.
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Political conventions are typically massive gatherings reserved for presidential election years, where parties formally nominate their candidates for the general election.
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See how designer Hattie Sparks Collins gave her in-laws' new build to a sunny dose of gathering-place nostalgia.
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Whip up a big batch of this delicious chicken salad to have ready to go all week.
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While Silo seasons 1 and 2 were based on Hugh Howey's first novel, Wool, the new batch of Apple TV episodes is inspired by his second book, Shift.
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Outline a proposal, then schedule a brief meeting to align expectations with a manager, because clarity now prevents heavier repairs later.
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Now, residents have another chance to offer feedback before another community meeting that will happen in August.
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“Assemblage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assemblage. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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