congeries

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congeries
Noun
  • Thompson: Alderman is sort of a conglomeration of five or six mathematicians, two in particular, in the mid-70’s in America, who were working on this idea of public key cryptography.
    Jake Kring-Schreifels, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
  • The EuroLeague, a conglomeration of the top basketball clubs in Europe, is widely seen as the second-best basketball competition in the world after the NBA.
    Mike Vorkunov, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Still, a potential acquisition of Versace would give Prada a strong boost and help the brand on its quest to even the playing field with the other luxury conglomerates.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2025
  • The multinational conglomerate, which recently posted a 70% drop in full-year profit, owns household names including Jeep, Dodge, Fiat, Chrysler and Peugeot.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Next, use a mixture of warm water and dish soap to wipe down shelves, drawers, and compartments.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Minimize noise and clutter Dr. Small says environmental triggers like loud sounds and jumbles of papers and clothing can increase sundowning symptoms.
    Cathy Habas, SELF, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • But the pension plan covering the retirements of a hodgepodge of workers with the city of Chicago, Chicago Public Schools (nonteaching staff) and the Chicago Housing Authority, among other public bodies, is at the center of a near-comical game of hot potato between city government and CPS.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
  • But this is intended to simplify messy username and password security and the hodgepodge of 2FA solutions, which still primarily means SMS with all its inherent risks.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Her goal is to start a women’s consciousness-raising group, and her efforts have brought together a motley, inquisitive quintet.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
  • Kaan kaan wu, with its motley of melds, is where these two tiles from different suits can be used in a clean-sweeping hand.
    Rudy Lee, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2023
Noun
  • The nose exhibits golden raisin, unsweetened chocolate, caramel, vanilla, candied orange zest, roasted nuts, and subtle floral/potpourri notes.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
  • The nose features the spice and herbal notes characteristic of rye whiskeys, with pine, mint, and eucalyptus notes followed by citrus zest, floral potpourri, and herbal aromas.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • In industries like construction, automation, and hybrid work solutions, pricing decisions must address a unique mix of upfront costs, long-term value, and customer trust.
    Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Serving pieces like a cheese board, platter, salad bowl, etc. A collection of local food favorites like coffee, salad dressings, snack mixes, etc.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Congeries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congeries. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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