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ensemble (s) (noun), ensembles (pl)
1. A group of musicians, dancers, or actors who perform together with roughly equal contributions from all members.
2. A number of different items of clothing and accessories, put together to create an outfit.
3. Something created from a number of individual parts deliberately put together.
4. A section of a larger musical work; such as, a ballet or opera, that all the cast perform together.
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tout ensemble (s) (noun), (no plural)
1. Diverse components creating one concept or one unit: The tout ensemble of Adam's piece of art was composed of dried flowers, sea shells, twigs, and sand, and then covered with resin.
2. An impression or effect produced by something made of separate parts; outward appearance: The outfit Mr. Simmons wore created a tout ensemble, which excited notice and aroused many comments among the other guests at the special ceremony.
3. Etymology: from French tout, "all" + ensemble, "together."
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