smorgasbord

noun

smor·gas·bord | \ˈsmȯr-gəs-ˌbȯrd

Definition of smorgasbord

1 : a luncheon or supper buffet offering a variety of foods and dishes (such as hors d'oeuvres, hot and cold meats, smoked and pickled fish, cheeses, salads, and relishes)

2 : an often large heterogeneous mixture : mélange

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every day the director has to first deal with a smorgasbord of problems before he can begin filming

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Spoleto, which, of course, will feature opera, dance and other performances, runs concurrently with the ambitious and sprawling Piccolo Spoleto Festival, a smorgasbord of theater, dance, comedy and music. — Steven Mcelroy, New York Times, "15 Summer Theater Festivals, From Stratford to Williamstown," 17 May 2018 Then dive into the smorgasbord of international flavors at the casual cafeteria-style dining section. — Amy Thomas, New York Times, "36 Hours in Buffalo," 28 June 2018 Owls dine on a smorgasbord of voles, mice, and other rodents that can pester urban or suburban homeowners, as well as large insects that can wreak havoc on your garden. — Leah Zerbe, Good Housekeeping, "How To Attract Owls To Your Backyard," 14 Aug. 2015 From 2004 to 2016, scientists found seven new diseases that ticks can spread to humans, adding them to a smorgasbord of conditions. — Kate Sheridan, SELF, "Here’s Exactly What to Do if a Tick Bites You," 14 July 2018 The Happ/Almora smorgasbord in center, which Maddon has had to defend for months, has been fascinating to watch play out. — Paul Sullivan, chicagotribune.com, "After scoring 46 runs in 4 games, theories abound for reasons behind Cubs' surging offense," 2 July 2018 The folks at DTLA’s Chicas Tacos are celebrating the Valle De Guadalupe region of Mexico with a one-day taco and booze smorgasbord. — Brittany Martin, Los Angeles Magazine, "The 7 Best Things to Do in L.A. This Weekend," 27 June 2018 And then there was my precious record collection: a smorgasbord of disparate musical tastes ranging from Kool & the Gang to The Partridge Family. — Linda Wolff, latimes.com, "More than 30 years later, a visit to the old home where kids played and Dad used to smoke his pipe," 16 June 2018 Also in the lineup: singer-songwriter Carmel Liburdi, who will bring her smorgasbord of pop, grunge and folk. — Jeff Milo, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit music: Downtown Brown, Amino Acids, AM People, free JR JR show," 14 June 2018

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