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salpicon

salpicon

9.9
A mixed collection of different things, like essays, photos, or objects
  • noun
  • /sælˈpɪkən/
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  • The artist's new book is a salpicon of essays, poems, and photographs.

Examples

  • The festival offered a salpicon of performances, from classical music to street theater.

  • Her living room was a salpicon of colors, patterns, and textures from around the world.

  • Her room was a salpicon of colors and textures.

  • The artist created a salpicon of styles in his latest work.

  • The artist's new book is a salpicon of essays, poems, and photographs.

  • Her living room was a salpicon of colors, patterns, and textures from around the world.

  • The festival offered a salpicon of performances, from classical music to street theater.

Synonyms

mixture
vssalpicon
125 1.6

Different things put together, for example foods or ingredients

is more figurative and playful than a plain gathering
blend
vssalpicon
98 2.3

A mix of different things, like colors or spices

is looser and more miscellaneous rather than blended evenly
a mix of
vssalpicon
58 1.8

Different things put together form one thing

is more colorful and metaphorical than a basic statement
jumble
vssalpicon
20 4.6

A confused mixture of things or ideas

is more about varied content than pure disorder
hodgepodge
vssalpicon
14 7.3

A messy mixture of different things thrown together

is mixed as well but often used playfully rather than critically
smorgasbord
vssalpicon
11 7.0

A wide variety of things to choose from

is narrower, focusing on a mixed medley rather than buffet style
mishmash
vssalpicon
7 6.4

A confused mix of different things

is similar but may sound less chaotic and more playful
potpourri
vssalpicon
7 7.2

A varied collection of different things and styles

is closer to a figurative medley rather than a literal set
melange
vssalpicon
1 8.2

A mixture of different things, often very varied and unexpected

is similar but leans more to informal figurative use
miscellany
vssalpicon
  • Literature
1 7.9

A group of different small things like papers or photos

is more informal and varied rather than a simple collection
hotch
vssalpicon
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A messy mixture of different things

is mixed too but with a lighter, more playful sense
olio
vssalpicon
1 9.9

A mixed collection of things from many places

is used more often in playful or expressive contexts
salmagundi
vssalpicon
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A mixed collection of different things

is more likely used figuratively and less formal
rag bag
vssalpicon
  • UK
1 7.1

A messy mix of things that do not belong together

is varied as well but less focused on untidiness
turducken
vssalpicon
  • US
1 7.9

A mix of different things layered together, like styles or features

is broader and more figurative rather than layered structure
kaleidoscopic blend
vssalpicon
6.8

A mixture of many bright, different parts like colors and sounds

is similar but less about bright variety, more general mixing
chapalang mix
vssalpicon
  • UK
9.9

A collection of different things chosen without planning

is also varied but used more for figurative medleys
gallimaufry
vssalpicon
  • Archaic
9.9

A mixed collection of different things

is varied too but can be less disorderly in tone
mingle-mangle
vssalpicon
  • Archaic
9.9

A confused mix of different things like old toys and books

is related but leans more toward lively figurative mixing
patchwork of ideas
vssalpicon
6.7

A mix of different ideas that do not form a clear whole

is more general and figurative rather than specifically disunited

How Mixed

hodgepodge
14 7.3
salpicon
9.9
medley
27 4.6
mixture
58 1.2

Surface Forms

salpicon singular
salpicons plural

Etymology

The word salpicon comes from Spanish salpicar, which means 'to splash' and is like the English word splash. So a salpicon can also mean a mix or medley of different things 'splashed' together.