as in medley
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
its jambalaya of widely diverse nationalities and races gives the urban neighborhood a rich vitality
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Recent Examples of jambalaya
That said, international filmmaking is in feeble shape, partly because of the jambalaya of international co-productions, partly because of the inroads of television aesthetics, and partly because of the cloistered aestheticism of self-conscious art-house cinema.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026
During a Tuesday morning appearance on The View, the 30-year-old — who starred in the 2023 Hunger Games film The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes — revealed that an incident involving chicken jambalaya almost killed him in the Louisiana city.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Jan. 2026
The Hard Rock Hotel will offer bourbon street beignets, Universal Aventura Hotel will serve Korean Cajun jambalaya and Universal Endless Summer Resort will have its own Voodoo street fries.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Other common Mardi Gras foods include jambalaya, paczki and pancakes.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 12 Jan. 2026
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026
During a Tuesday morning appearance on The View, the 30-year-old — who starred in the 2023 Hunger Games film The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes — revealed that an incident involving chicken jambalaya almost killed him in the Louisiana city.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Jan. 2026
The Hard Rock Hotel will offer bourbon street beignets, Universal Aventura Hotel will serve Korean Cajun jambalaya and Universal Endless Summer Resort will have its own Voodoo street fries.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Other common Mardi Gras foods include jambalaya, paczki and pancakes.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jambalaya
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A week after reviving her Prince routine to honor fans during a meet at Minnesota, Chiles seamlessly transitioned back at Pauley Pavilion to her energetic routine set to a medley of hits by icons Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder and Tina Turner.—
Los Angeles Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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True to form, a medley of diamond jewelry and a black leather handbag rounded out Rihanna’s Valentine’s Day look.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
15 Feb. 2026
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The laws have been challenged by families representing a variety of religions, including Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism and clergy, in addition to nonreligious families.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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Cardenas this month opened a new hibachi business, Hibachi La Ceiba, where the main dishes are made with his own house made teriyaki that comes in sweet or spicy varieties and contains a little less salt than most teriyaki.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The result also spotlights conference championships’ awkward fit in the current system, particularly given the fact that conference expansion has led to jumbles atop each league’s standings.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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Nearby is Fwala, a Qatari dialect word for a dessert assortment served to guests.—
Rachel Morris,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Besides a full assortment of hats, the store stocks Western apparel, cowboy boots, and handmade leather items.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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Portraits, politically charged tabletop collages and quiet photographs that capture the simple vibrance of daily life are strewn across Regen’s 20,000 square feet of gallery space.—
Steve Appleford,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Across the room, the cutting humor and satirical whimsy of Crystal Denise Gillion’s collages cannot be ignored.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Mama Jambalaya Check the website and social media of this roving food truck and catering operation to track down gumbo, po' boys, and, yes, jambalaya.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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From gumbo to Mardi Gras wings, kicking up your game-day menu with a little spice is a slam dunk.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Jambalaya.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jambalaya. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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