as in medleys
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
the living room is eclectically furnished with a menagerie of garage-sale finds
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of menageries
In later centuries, Barbary lions were gifted between royal courts, kept in menageries, and even depicted on national emblems — as in the coat of arms of Morocco and the United Kingdom.
—
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for menageries
Noun
-
A lot of those songs wind up in the polka medleys.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
13 Aug. 2025
-
Over the years, the telecast has become a predictable parade of tributes, medleys, and artist showcases, all sandwiched between award presentations that seem to please no one but the person who wins them—and even then, that’s not guaranteed.—
Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Our role as a retailer is to translate these shifts into experiences and assortments that resonate with how our customers live, work and express themselves.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
-
Fiddelke faces significant challenges—revamping product assortments, enhancing stores, and upgrading technology to compete against Amazon, Walmart, and Costco.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
There are many different varieties of ramen across Japan, and Sanno ramen is characterized by its blend of soy sauce, pork, and chicken.—
Kim Kay,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
-
The classic lomo saltado dish comes in two varieties at Paititi.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
From coats, dresses, and suits with hollyhocks, topiaries and collages of various flora and foliage.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
-
In an attachment, Morine included photos of the collages, which mostly consisted of photos of pop stars, including one of Lady Gaga performing with fake blood.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Pregnancies last only about three weeks, producing litters of six to 12 pups—and sometimes up to 20.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
13 Sep. 2025
-
Two litters of puppies were among the 44 dogs seized by DCSO Animal Control.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Written and directed by Montoo Bassi, the film is being shot in Cali, Bogotá, the Colombian jungles, and is aiming to shoot at the Art of Living International Center in India.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
-
Belize’s jungles are perfect for adventure activities, including ziplining, river tubing and horseback riding.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Menageries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/menageries. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share