as in medley
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
drew his artistic inspiration from the city's rich gumbo of musical styles
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Recent Examples of gumbo
Cocdrie’s offers three gumbos — seafood, chicken-sausage or shrimp-okra, along with jambalaya and crawfish étouffée.
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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025
It’s been where people gathered, where Creole culture lived and breathed, where Black history got passed down over plates of gumbo.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
Okra Okra is known for its sticky mucilage, which works as a thickening agent for stews and gumbo.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2025
In addition to her signature crepes, McQueen created a soulful gumbo on Saturday evening, blending the flavors of New Orleans and West Africa.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025
It’s been where people gathered, where Creole culture lived and breathed, where Black history got passed down over plates of gumbo.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
Okra Okra is known for its sticky mucilage, which works as a thickening agent for stews and gumbo.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2025
In addition to her signature crepes, McQueen created a soulful gumbo on Saturday evening, blending the flavors of New Orleans and West Africa.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gumbo
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Afterwards, Olivia Rodrigo, Feist, and Twenty One Pilots then performed a medley of White Stripes classics in their honor.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
9 Nov. 2025
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Stevie Wonder led the show’s hot and funky opening number — a medley tribute to the late Sly Stone capped by a reliably powerhouse vocal performance from Jennifer Hudson.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Although timber remains the primary long-term commercial value, growing improved varieties for both nuts and timber is considered potentially highly profitable, provided there is a long-term perspective and proper tree management.—
Randy Moll,
Arkansas Online,
11 Nov. 2025
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For lunch and dinner, Coconut Creek offers a variety of cuisines to choose from, including Papamigos' Asian-Mexican tacos and sushi, fresh seafood at The Fish Joint, and the Italian flavors of Sette Mezzo.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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Ray’s most chaotic photograms—jumbles that push out of the frame or look like time bombs ready to explode—find echoes in his films, projected on the back walls, a show in themselves.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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In jumbles of old stones that, to me, are barely legible as the remains of buildings, Cocon López could see the entire timeline of old Aké and how later people interacted with and repurposed what came before.—
Lizzie Wade,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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As Spring told Fortune, Macy’s recent success—including its best quarter for sales growth in three years—is thanks to a playbook focused on less store clutter, a more focused assortment of products and brands, and more staffing in key departments such as women’s shoes and dresses.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Passive funds are attractive because, with their investment fees typically running ~80% lower than active funds, they’re viewed as a cheaper way to own a diverse assortment of stocks.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
7 Nov. 2025
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In a cultural milieu in which cool now amounts to assembling the most cunning collage of references, Rosalía has given her stylish postmodernism a powerful bass note of purpose.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Nov. 2025
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Participants can sculpt with air-dry clay, paint on canvas, or craft a collage or mixed-media piece such as a design vision board.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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If the latter category piques your interest, order the jambalaya or the Catfish Pontchartrain (catfish served with onions, green peppers, celery, and a slightly spicy Southern sauce).—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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This jambalaya needs just four hours on low before the quintessential flavors of New Orleans will be yours to devour.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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Also, a through-line of the episode is that one of the stews discovered that someone had packed and brought a cucumber with them, the reason for which remains a mystery.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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Experience Brazil’s seafood-rich northeastern cuisine, like the signature lobster stew at Cacimba.—
Carla Vianna,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Guests can also enjoy fresh pastas, wings and salads, along with beers on tap, premium wines and non alcoholic beverages.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Pair with a simple salad and crusty bread.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Gumbo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gumbo. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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