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
Trump’s clothing certainly didn’t help the boardroom pastiche.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025
But Love You First’s quest for freedom is often undercut by pastiche and pulled punches.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
This is surely her first song to draw comparisons to Yaz or Taylor Swift (specifically 1989), which represents a broader trend on Mayhem: her willingness to lean into pure pastiche.
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—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
Most of the really fun books that are doing various dialects are also inventing things themselves—they’re not pure pastiche.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025
But Love You First’s quest for freedom is often undercut by pastiche and pulled punches.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
This is surely her first song to draw comparisons to Yaz or Taylor Swift (specifically 1989), which represents a broader trend on Mayhem: her willingness to lean into pure pastiche.
81.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
Most of the really fun books that are doing various dialects are also inventing things themselves—they’re not pure pastiche.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pastiche
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pastiche
Noun
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The 3x Golden Globe nominee channeled Gerard Way in the sketch ‘Goth Kid on Vacation’, which parodied the ’06 single ‘Welcome to the Black Parade’ with a Jamaican reggae medley featuring Kenan Thompson and Ego Nwodim.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
6 Apr. 2025
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After each bath, Wallace would express thanks to her body—her legs, her feet, for carrying her through the day—while lathering herself in oils and a medley of rose scents.—
Martine Thompson,
Essence,
21 Mar. 2025
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Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 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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Available in a variety of heights and colorways, new drops constantly have sneakerheads in a frenzy, but the fashion crowd loves the classic white version for its versatile styling capabilities.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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Guests can feast like a Viking and enjoy a savory menu featuring a variety of meats, fish, sandwiches and more, along with a collection of meads and ciders.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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These articles and practices align with Self’s idea of collage as representative of selfhood and that humans exist in multiple dimensions.—
Essence,
Essence,
25 Mar. 2025
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The collage of photos showed Chloe asleep, the couple on the red carpet and the basketball court as well as the national champion on vacation.—
Nasha Smith,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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From an assortment standpoint, data helps massively as well.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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What was wrong with an assortment of kingdoms, fiefdoms, and tribes?—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Pastiche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastiche. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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