as in medley
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
each addition to the house was done in a markedly different architectural idiom, and the result is a whimsical pastiche
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Recent Examples of pastiche
Mishima’s choice of a samurai suicide was almost a pastiche of Japanese tradition, a Kabuki fantasy, another illusion.
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Ian Buruma, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
While the twist at the end may turn off some viewers, the 1960s styling and pastiche of patriotism work well.
—Rosa Escandon, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The film is at once a tribute, pastiche and deconstruction of Hollywood musicals.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
In every role, there is a mix of theatrical and intimate, of pastiche and realism, of spiritual and the mundane.
—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024
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Ian Buruma, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
While the twist at the end may turn off some viewers, the 1960s styling and pastiche of patriotism work well.
—Rosa Escandon, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The film is at once a tribute, pastiche and deconstruction of Hollywood musicals.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
In every role, there is a mix of theatrical and intimate, of pastiche and realism, of spiritual and the mundane.
—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pastiche
Noun
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And the best way of doing that is through a medley, give me a short story quickly with all those songs.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Lil Wayne Gets Support from The Roots for Career-Spanning Medley After Super Bowl Disappointment 8 hr 20 min ago Lil Wayne pulled together a medley of some of his biggest hits during his SNL50: The Anniversary Special performance with The Roots.—
Lindsay Kimble,
People.com,
17 Feb. 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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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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When the offseason begins, several teams could look to make big moves, for a variety of reasons.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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When a child dies of the flu, clinicians are required to fill out a standardized case report form from the CDC, which collects a large variety of data, including complications.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Sunday’s Best exhibit features 18 artists and includes over 30 pieces of artwork in a variety of mediums, including photography, collages, fiber art and more.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Feb. 2025
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The show’s more than 175 works will span nearly six decades of his practice, which explored the Civil Rights Movement, science, and technology via an impressive range of disciplines including painting, sculpture, collage, photography, printmaking, and music.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
22 Feb. 2025
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Erivo did the same on Oscars night, wearing an assortment of diamond rings and hoops with a custom Louis Vuitton forest green velvet gown.—
Shannon Adducci,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2025
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Each aims for timeless appeal with youthful twists and modest coverage, which extends to the new label’s beachwear assortment including 100 percent cotton double-gauze Vista bottoms, Laguna Fray button-up shirt and tiered maxi Reef skirt, which doubles as a maxidress.—
Emily Mercer,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Pastiche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastiche. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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