montage

noun

män-ˈtäzh How to pronounce montage (audio)
Definition of montagenext
as in collage
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things my memories of the childhood trip are a montage of the sights, smells, and sounds of India

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Recent Examples of montage In a montage of moments of golden ticket discoveries, Peter Ostrum, the child star who played the original Charlie Bucket, makes a surprise cameo. — Sara Belcher, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 But then the series will do a documentary-style montage of McConaughey meeting real Austin people in real Austin locations. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026 The movie includes a montage of historical clips that tell a story of the city, beginning with a groundbreaking ceremony in the nineteen-twenties and going on to evoke the metropolis of the seventies. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2026 Sharon Horgan’s Youth begins with a montage of remarkable women over the age of 50. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for montage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for montage
  1. collage
  2. medley
  3. assortment
  4. jumble
  5. variety
Noun
  • During my visit, the museum showed an exhibit about how Yves Saint Laurent engaged with Matisse’s work, displaying Saint Laurent’s clothing alongside the paintings and collages that inspired them.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Among them, artist Vinca Petersen’s sprawling collage of photos, flyers and diary entries capturing underground rave scenes across the UK and Europe.
    — Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of collage
Noun
  • Sombr, Raye, Teddy Swims, Raye, and surprise guest Adam Lambert put on their best leather to celebrate the legacy of George Michael tonight with a medley of songs at the MTV Video Music Awards.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Derived from the Italian word for garden, Chicago-style giardiniera is a veggie medley cured in vinegar and packed in oil, with a satisfyingly crunchy flavor profile ranging from briny to tangy to hot.
    — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of medley
Noun
  • Our success so far has been 100 percent chalked up to using the constraint of our assortment as our superpower.
    — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • At Liberty London, buyers order a significant portion of the range through pre-collections, which gives their assortment a strong commercial foundation.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of assortment
Noun
  • Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.
    — Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Definition of jumble
Noun
  • For families Traveling families have a variety of room choices, with some suites offering kitchenettes, separate living areas, multiple rooms, and private balconies to spread out.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Across six hour-long episodes, the show follows a variety of urban animals to uncover the challenges of living alongside the human race.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of variety

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