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
The film is at once a tribute, pastiche and deconstruction of Hollywood musicals.
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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
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actress Samantha Robinson plays the titular character, a potion-making seductress whose attempt to find her Prince Charming has disastrous consequences, in this singular and highly-stylized pastiche of '60s movies.
—Clark Collis, EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024
There is a pastiche of Pep Guardiola that has not so much endured during his time away from football this summer but flourished because of it.
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 16 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pastiche
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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.—
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No disrespect to Sir Paul McCartney, but Dwayne Carter Jr. (a.k.a. Lil Wayne) clearly had the superior musical medley of the night.—
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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.—
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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.—
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The shakes came in a variety of flavors, including chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla.—
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Looking at ticket prices for a variety of his shows, tickets typically range between $200 and $700.—
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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.—
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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.—
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The three-time AL MVP played in 82 or fewer games in three of the last four seasons while dealing with an assortment of injuries.—
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Mixed-use malls retain an assortment of retail stores and dining options, but those traditional mall staples now share space with bank branches, blood centers, police stations, tax preparation services and even residences.—
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“Pastiche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastiche. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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