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
During an Original Cajun Food Tour, guests will be treated to lengthy tales about the history of the Acadian people, with opportunities to dine on local staples like gumbo and king cake throughout the day.
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
The sound of brass bands and jazz, the taste of gumbo and hot beignets, the sight of oak trees draped over a pastel-colored cottage home—such elements give the city a magnetic character.
—Kristin Braswell, AFAR Media, 23 July 2025
That bit of misdirection sets the tone for the film itself: a heady gumbo of high and low culture, irony and sincerity, dust and digital restoration.
—Arkansas Online, 17 July 2025
For this Stockton, California, native, the Juneteenth menu often includes macaroni and cheese, gumbo, cornbread, greens, and fried chicken.
—Danielle Broadway, Parents, 18 June 2025
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
The sound of brass bands and jazz, the taste of gumbo and hot beignets, the sight of oak trees draped over a pastel-colored cottage home—such elements give the city a magnetic character.
—Kristin Braswell, AFAR Media, 23 July 2025
That bit of misdirection sets the tone for the film itself: a heady gumbo of high and low culture, irony and sincerity, dust and digital restoration.
—Arkansas Online, 17 July 2025
For this Stockton, California, native, the Juneteenth menu often includes macaroni and cheese, gumbo, cornbread, greens, and fried chicken.
—Danielle Broadway, Parents, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gumbo
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These launch providers are racing a medley of Chinese rocket builders to become the second company to land and reuse a first stage booster.—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
22 Sep. 2025
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My first dish, the Peruvian Ceviche, as suggested by my chef, was a stunning medley.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
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In United's Polaris cabin, the airline serves a variety of soft drinks, spirits, and beer.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
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There are a variety of treatments, including counseling, medications and support groups, to help people who want to end that dependency.—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
29 Sep. 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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Several good, young A’s players Kurtz’s performance this season has put him near the front of the pack offensively on an A’s team that boasts an assortment of young talent.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Appetizer options include mini crab cakes and salmon bites, served alongside an assortment of specialty cocktails to wash it all down.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Sep. 2025
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Pratt, 46, also commemorated his daughter’s birthday with a collage on his Instagram Stories.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Attendees learn contour drawing and collage and drawing with creativity.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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As with its culinary cousins—jambalaya, red rice, and hoppin’ John—the environment dictated what went into the pot.—
BJ Dennis,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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Plantains, jambalaya and curry are all common occurrences on the menu.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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Cooked amaranth can also be added to soups, stews, or salads to boost their magnesium content.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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The final dish is relatively brothy, but still hearty enough to feel like a stew.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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All the flavor components of Caesar salad are wrapped in that neat bundle.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Don’t Get Shy on Seasoning My grandmother always says that not using enough seasoning is what keeps spreads such as egg salad and pimiento cheese from really singing.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Gumbo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gumbo. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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