collage

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Definition

A collage is a piece of art made by sticking different pictures, photos, or materials onto a surface, often to create a new and unique image.

Usage & Nuances

'Collage' is mostly used for visual arts, but can describe any mixture of different elements. It's pronounced /kəˈlɑːʒ/ and borrowed from French. Used for both children's crafts and professional art. As a verb ('to collage') is less common, but possible.

Example Sentences

We made a collage in art class today.

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She cut out pictures to create a beautiful collage.

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My brother's room is covered with a collage of his favorite bands.

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Her Instagram page is like a digital collage of her travels.

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The poster was actually a collage of old movie scenes and quotes.

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You can express so much creativity just by making a simple collage.

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