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
This book is a stylish pastiche, as an unnamed woman fitfully reconstructs herself under the thumb of a strange man.
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Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Comedian John Early’s directorial debut, ostensibly a pastiche of basic-cable TV movies, is not a parody, or a satire, or even a comedy.
—Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
Enjoy Motor City as pastiche, however, and the nonsensical bits can just about be read as part of the film’s retro charm.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2025
Originally built in 1895 for attorney Nathan Moore, this Tudor Revival residence—with its steep roof and half-timbered upper stories—was a stylistic detour for Wright, who usually avoided historical pastiche.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2025
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After applauding the win, Murphy didn’t stay to watch Hudson win her category (Best Supporting Actress) or to enjoy his costars’ medley of the film’s three Best Original Song nominees, resulting in speculation he was angered by his loss.—
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Here's where to base yourself while discovering Portugal's vast medley of landscapes.—
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The result also spotlights conference championships’ awkward fit in the current system, particularly given the fact that conference expansion has led to jumbles atop each league’s standings.—
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Ray’s most chaotic photograms—jumbles that push out of the frame or look like time bombs ready to explode—find echoes in his films, projected on the back walls, a show in themselves.—
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Head to Chocolate Meltdown and sample a variety of treats that'll be sure to please your sweet tooth.—
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Delhomme was interviewed by Observer columnist Scott Fowler, who in 17 minutes probed the Panthers Hall of Honor inductee on a variety of topics.—
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To attract fashion users, Pinterest launched its collage functionality in late 2023, allowing users to pull together outfits from different pins and mood boards, which was a game-changer in both grabbing Gen Z’s attention and training Pinterest’s AI using human taste and curation.—
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Thomas McKean is a New York City artist known for his elaborate MetroCard collages and sculptures.—
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As Spring told Fortune, Macy’s recent success—including its best quarter for sales growth in three years—is thanks to a playbook focused on less store clutter, a more focused assortment of products and brands, and more staffing in key departments such as women’s shoes and dresses.—
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Passive funds are attractive because, with their investment fees typically running ~80% lower than active funds, they’re viewed as a cheaper way to own a diverse assortment of stocks.—
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“Pastiche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastiche. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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