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Sampler

One who makes up samples for inspection; one who examines samples, or by samples; as, a wool sampler.

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Assortment 76% connected

Act of assorting, or distributing into sorts, kinds, or classes.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Critic 76% connected

One skilled in judging of the merits of literary or artistic works; a connoisseur; an adept; hence, one who examines literary or artistic works, etc.…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Embroidery 76% connected

Needlework used to enrich textile fabrics, leather, etc.; also, the art of embroidering.

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Fancywork 76% connected

Ornamental work with a needle or hook, as embroidery, crocheting, netting, etc.

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Miscellanea 76% connected

A collection of miscellaneous matters; matters of various kinds.

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Miscellany 76% connected

A mass or mixture of various things; a medley; esp., a collection of compositions on various subjects.

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Mixture 76% connected

The act of mixing, or the state of being mixed; as, made by a mixture of ingredients.

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Motley 76% connected

Variegated in color; consisting of different colors; dappled; party-colored; as, a motley coat.

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Potpourri 76% connected

A medley or mixture.

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Salmagundi 76% connected

A mixture of chopped meat and pickled herring, with oil, vinegar, pepper, and onions.

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Variety 76% connected

The quality or state of being various; intermixture or succession of different things; diversity; multifariousness.

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Derivationally related 6

Sample 74% connected

Example; pattern.

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Sample 74% connected

Example; pattern.

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Taste 74% connected

To try by the touch; to handle; as, to taste a bow.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Taste 74% connected

To try by the touch; to handle; as, to taste a bow.

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Try 74% connected

To divide or separate, as one sort from another; to winnow; to sift; to pick out; -- frequently followed by out; as, to try out the wild corn from th…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Try 74% connected

To divide or separate, as one sort from another; to winnow; to sift; to pick out; -- frequently followed by out; as, to try out the wild corn from th…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 1

Taster 92% connected

One who tastes; especially, one who first tastes food or drink to ascertain its quality.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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