as in collages
something that holds or includes many different things
They used the drawer as a catchall for kitchen items.
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Noun
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Through surreal collages, abstract dreamscapes, and hauntingly beautiful animals, EMA paints a picture of humanity’s past, present, and future in the midst of challenges and changes.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
31 Dec. 2024 -
Those span a number of mediums, including collages, sculptures and more paintings.—
Andrea Michelson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The world is a lot bigger than just kale salads.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
23 Dec. 2024
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Like many of our favorite salads (chicken salad, tuna salad, ham salad), this recipe does not include any lettuce.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
23 Dec. 2024
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The musician and actor announced her engagement to Benny Blanco with a requisite Instagram carousel, featuring a manicured hand, a bucolic picnic set-up littered with Taco Bell detritus and champagne bottles, and a starry smile.—
Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
12 Dec. 2024
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Inside, concrete cells with white open bars were large enough to accommodate four people at most — but from the detritus appeared to have been crammed with dozens.—
Richard Engel,
NBC News,
10 Dec. 2024
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The most successful, or at least fascinating, of these movies tends to mess in one way or another with his seemingly carefree relationship to notions of authenticity or identity.—
Alissa Wilkinson,
New York Times,
29 Dec. 2024
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The overall goal is to rid drinkers of any preconceived notions or pressure to experience wine in a certain way.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Currently, 212 breeds and varieties are recognized by the American Kennel Club which are divided into seven groups (sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, non-sporting, herding).—
Jalen Williams,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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This land, once home to vineyards that birthed native grape varieties unique to Azerbaijan, stands as a poignant reminder of what was lost— yet also of what might bloom again.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Catchalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catchalls. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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