mə-ˈnaj-rē
as in assortment
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
the living room is eclectically furnished with a menagerie of garage-sale finds
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Recent Examples of menagerie
Yet the sequel also arrived the year after the first election of Donald Trump, a figure seemingly drawn from Lynch’s menagerie of babbling weirdos.
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Alison Herman, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
And in the yard, there's a small menagerie of armatures, wireframes that form the base of sculptures: A manatee, a cow, an elephant, even a bear riding a motorcycle.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
While Prince Harry and Meghan's pack expanded with the third dog, their menagerie already included a rescue beagle!
—Janine Henni, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Madison's passion compelled her to volunteer at a local wildlife sanctuary and work part-time as a veterinary assistant, as well as work on members of her own menagerie.
—Rebecca Loroff, Journal Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
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Alison Herman, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
And in the yard, there's a small menagerie of armatures, wireframes that form the base of sculptures: A manatee, a cow, an elephant, even a bear riding a motorcycle.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
While Prince Harry and Meghan's pack expanded with the third dog, their menagerie already included a rescue beagle!
—Janine Henni, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Madison's passion compelled her to volunteer at a local wildlife sanctuary and work part-time as a veterinary assistant, as well as work on members of her own menagerie.
—Rebecca Loroff, Journal Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for menagerie
Noun
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Owner Letty Ketner sealed the moment by bringing over a tableside pot of hot water with an assortment of teas to choose from.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Jan. 2025
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The brands dropped a second assortment with fresh washes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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
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Owners’ names now read like jumbles of computer code, retirement homes or rock bands: Silver Sage, Dream Homes, Blue Apple, P Fin VII, Wref II, 3xs2, Vivid, Straight Red Lines, TKJK, Jags Proper.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2024
Noun
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Home warranties cover a variety of systems in your home, like electrical, plumbing and HVAC.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
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Gardeners know that starting plants by seed indoors is a money saver once all the equipment is purchased, and there are opportunities to try new and unusual plant varieties.—
Betty Cahill,
The Denver Post,
3 Feb. 2025
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With Nicole Scherzinger and Patina Miller staring adoringly at him, the Scottish star performed a medley of three songs, including a cheeky rendition of The Ladies Who Lunch—how appropriate, given the venue.—
Freya Drohan,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2025
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The loving medley included performances by Stevie Wonder, Janelle Monáe, Cynthia Erivo, and more, with an introduction by Will Smith.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
3 Feb. 2025
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Fragments of her mother’s suicide note serve as collage material; Portrait of the Artist and Her Mother, a large mixed-media work from 1992, actually incorporates a snapshot of her mother’s body in an open casket.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
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Young’s work draws deeply from the elements around him—in his surroundings, through street graffiti, and at his studio in a mostly African-American neighborhood of Miami—organically blending painting, drawing, and collage materials.—
Miguel Sirgado,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Menagerie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/menagerie. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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