pastiche

noun

pa-ˈstēsh How to pronounce pastiche (audio)
Definition of pastichenext
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 An exuberant pastiche of turn-of-the-18th century historical dress with his own New Romantic leanings, it was snapped up in its entirety by the British department store Browns. — Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 31 July 2026 John Powell’s score similarly moves through the orchestral traditions of Hollywood’s Golden Age, underscoring set pieces that shift between western, horror and silent-era pastiche. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2026 Op-eds have painted the president’s reverence for traditional design as mere nostalgia that will lead, inevitably, to pastiche and derivative mimicry while stifling innovation. — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 12 June 2026 And on the small screen, people are loving Widow’s Bay, the Stephen King pastiche that pays homage to every trope in the genre. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pastiche
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pastiche
  1. medley
  2. jumble
  3. variety
  4. collage
  5. assortment
Noun
  • The music — a medley of the Netflix series’ score and soundtrack — will drive the storyline and energy of scenes, while also melding with the pattern of dialog in the clips, creating a natural flow to the show.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Join the event trackside as top local restaurants and legendary pitmasters fire up the grills to serve a mouth-watering medley of smoky, savory BBQ (available for purchase) alongside a full day of thrilling horse racing.
    — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of medley
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
  • With three- and four-bedroom options, open living areas and flexible spaces, the collection offers a variety of choices for buyers looking for a new home in North Reno.
    — Jenuane Communities, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • For Jia, who has watched generations of Chinese talents develop in a variety of ways, his hope is for these Chinese mavericks playing in America to stay.
    — Fred He, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of variety
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  • For the property, owner Jo Ellard selected 400 paintings, collages, photos, and sculptures sourced from antiques sales, Art Basel shows around the world, and her own private collection.
    — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Yet the Beasties rebounded with one of the most shockingly brilliant sophomore albums ever, the sampledelic collage Paul’s Boutique, in the golden hip-hop summer of 1989.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of collage
Noun
  • The announcement marks yet another win for the Midwest, with the magazine praising John's Food & Wine for its warm atmosphere, crisp cocktails and delicious assortment of American fare.
    — Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Jim Boscov, chairman and CEO at Boscov’s, said the retailer has always been differentiated on value, assortment and service.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of assortment

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“Pastiche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastiche. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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