plural medleys
1
: a musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces
a medley of show tunes
2
: a diverse assortment or mixture
3
archaic
: melee
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Noun
a medley of show tunes
a medley of snack foods available on the buffet table
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Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025
The medley of five different types of beans and addition of rum make this protein-and flavor-packed dish irresistible.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2025
George Ramsay, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2025
The 18-year-old McIntosh, who has already taken victories in the 400m freestyle and 200m medley, looked on course to set a record in Thursday’s race before fading in the final stages.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
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Noun
Maybe even playing the Super Bowl with a medley of her biggest hits from over the years?
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025
The medley of five different types of beans and addition of rum make this protein-and flavor-packed dish irresistible.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
In the men’s 400m medley, France’s Léon Marchand won his second gold medal of the championships by completing a medley double.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2025
The 18-year-old McIntosh, who has already taken victories in the 400m freestyle and 200m medley, looked on course to set a record in Thursday’s race before fading in the final stages.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
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“Medley.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medley. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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