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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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
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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 world is a lot bigger than just kale salads.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
23 Dec. 2024
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Is Trump a secret minimalist, driven to limit the detritus accruing in American houses?—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
9 May 2025
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These microbes metabolize unspent sugars in the mash and the yeast detritus.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The moral scaffolding that keeps us from giving in to our primal desires gets ripped away and, naturally, very rudimentary notions of decency fall apart.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Mar. 2025
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Sonya becomes a sort of kink doula for Molly, easing her into new notions of eroticism.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2025
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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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Stocked with gems of all varieties, from acclaimed shops to giant warehouses filled with architectural salvage, there is something for every interior style and budget.—
Samantha Rees,
Vogue,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Catchalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catchalls. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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