kaleidoscope

noun

Definition of kaleidoscope
1
as in phantasmagoria

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2
as in panorama

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Recent Examples of kaleidoscope Its volcanic origins explain the kaleidoscope of colors gracing the rugged cliffs and coastlines. — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026 Jon Cryer also is seen in the kaleidoscope graphic. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 23 June 2026 The Jet Pilot is essentially a Daiquiri—rum, lime and simple syrup, one of the world’s great three ingredient drinks—put through a kaleidoscope. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 20 June 2026 This playful nursery rug from the late Iris Apfel’s collection features a kaleidoscope of insects sure to spark your kid’s imagination. — Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for kaleidoscope
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kaleidoscope
  1. phantasmagoria
  2. panorama
  3. assortment
  4. montage
  5. trove
  6. drama
  7. treasure trove
  8. treasure
Noun
  • There are ideas to spare in this ultra-stylish phantasmagoria.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Its predecessor, No Way Home, mixed up good and bad guys from three different iterations of the Spider-Man franchise for a ridiculous phantasmagoria of clanging action figures.
    — David Sims, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
Definition of phantasmagoria
Noun
  • In general, seek a perch with clear panoramas—such as a hilltop or open field instead of a thick forest.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
  • In later iterations, Reihana retitled the panorama In Pursuit of Venus [infected], for the astronomy project and rape joke at the heart of wallpaper’s story.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of panorama
Noun
  • More than 70 volunteers from an assortment of organizations were ready Wednesday afternoon at Haven Hollow Park in Portage Township.
    — Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • An assortment of loose-fit tees and sweatshirts featuring Arnold’s famous photos round out the collection.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of assortment
Noun
  • But detectives were able to create a montage from nearby traffic and surveillance cameras that showed both Sellars and Wathrust converging on the spot — Sellars walking and Walthrust driving — where Wathrust was found shot multiple times in his car.
    — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Marshall showed off his speed and accuracy in the montage of reps.
    — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of montage
Noun
  • Because of its volcanic origin, the Warner mountain range in Modoc National Forest is a trove of obsidian, drawing geologists and rockhounds from around the world.
    — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • This week, Google agreed to pay about $10 million for a trove of bankrupt business and operational records from the bankrupt Spirit Airlines.
    — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of trove
Noun
  • The courtroom drama seemed to be nearing an end after Harry and other plaintiffs lost their lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mail last month.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Prince Harry and Meghan’s surprise homecoming will undoubtedly trigger a frenzy of speculation in Britain where the Windsor clan’s family dramas routinely grip the nation.
    — Max Foster, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of drama
Noun
  • In total, the treasure trove, along with other musical items that are part of Music Memorabilia Live Auction, is expected to fetch a cool $4 million.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Riverfront Antiques is home to a treasure trove of vintage items.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of treasure trove
Noun
  • Hong Kong — There’s a plucky little Qing Dynasty artifact that at first glance looks out of place among China’s many Forbidden City treasures.
    — Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The Jabara family loaded themselves and their treasure of berries into Sam’s black Dodge truck and headed back toward Mancelona.
    — Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of treasure

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