as in jumble
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
my scrapbook is just a collage of articles, pictures, cartoons, and observations that I have deemed worth saving
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Recent Examples of collage
At first glance, Walden’s paintings of craftsmanship, collage, and kinship evoke the work of the filmmaker Barbara Hammer.
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Grace Byron, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Wu hasn’t worked with his source material in a literal way; rather, Rauschenberg’s collages have informed his approach to the collection, which is built around classic American style.
—Vogue Runway, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2025
The exhibition opens with his first images and collages dating back to the end of the ’60s, ranging from the portraits of the photographer’s longtime friend, life companion and muse Patti Smith to bodybuilder Lisa Lyon and Truman Capote, Richard Gere, Annie Leibovitz and Yoko Ono, among others.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Before the festival, students at Escuela Verde in Silver City will create the photo collage that will be added to the giant letters, Bautch said.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
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Grace Byron, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Wu hasn’t worked with his source material in a literal way; rather, Rauschenberg’s collages have informed his approach to the collection, which is built around classic American style.
—Vogue Runway, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2025
The exhibition opens with his first images and collages dating back to the end of the ’60s, ranging from the portraits of the photographer’s longtime friend, life companion and muse Patti Smith to bodybuilder Lisa Lyon and Truman Capote, Richard Gere, Annie Leibovitz and Yoko Ono, among others.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Before the festival, students at Escuela Verde in Silver City will create the photo collage that will be added to the giant letters, Bautch said.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collage
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In jumbles of old stones that, to me, are barely legible as the remains of buildings, Cocon López could see the entire timeline of old Aké and how later people interacted with and repurposed what came before.—
Lizzie Wade,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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Baker also leads the orchestra, which sounds grand — although the sound in the arts center’s Pugh Theater often left musicians, lead singers and chorus all at the same level, with actors speaking over all of it at the same time to create a sonic jumble.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
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The medley of red and yellow tomatoes which lend the just-right balance of sweetness and acidity, plus the fresh basil, make for a vibrant main dish on the table.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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Bettencourt performed with Osbourne at the show, and his band Extreme honored him with a medley of his hits at a concert in Zürich last month.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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This drugstore find offers audacious shine, unmatched hydration, and 10 buildable shades (and not just the can’t-keep-in-stock Rum Raisin) that work across a very wide variety of complexions.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Both Italy and Spain claim to be the birthplace of this variety, but according to the grape geneticists, Spain appears to be the most likely place of origin.—
Elisabetta Tosi,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The space complements the retailer’s unique assortment of apparel and accessories, which for the anniversary will be further enriched by a selection of Gigli’s archival pieces, in a nod to Zambeletti’s roots and homage to the designer that sparked her fashion journey.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Tucked away on the corner of Brookhurst Street and Bolsa Avenue, a colorful neon sign with an assortment of fruits decorates the window of an otherwise unassuming storefront display.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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The final credits feature a photo montage of Belly and Conrad celebrating Christmas together in Paris.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Screengrabs from the tribute montage Iryna Zarutska's friends posted.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Collage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collage. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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