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montages

  • plural
    of montage.
    montage
    noun
    the technique of combining in a single composition pictorial elements from various sources, as parts of different photographs or fragments of printing, either to give the illusion that the elements belonged together originally or to allow each element to retain its separate identity as a means of adding interest or meaning to the composition.

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While unedited video feeds of those scenes circulated internationally, prime-time broadcasts within China relied on carefully edited montages, highlighting the wave at the cabin door, formal tarmac greetings and archival handshakes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

Something like the average Marvel movie, on the other hand, exists solely as clip montages in fans’ minds.

From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026

Geeta Vasant Patel, director of ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 finale, discusses Rhaenyra and Alicent’s relationship, Daemon’s vision and filming the episode’s montages.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026

Most of the night's musical performances were accompanied by archival footage or other montages celebrating Sir David's career.

From BBC ● May 8, 2026

A series of montages suddenly snapped off the screen to be replaced by the lonesome ship.

From Jack of No Trades by Charles Cottrell