Thesaurus results for GUMBO

gumbo

noun

ˈgəm-(ˌ)bō

Definition of gumbo

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 As a result, filé and okra became primary thickeners of the dish that became known as gumbo. — Ashley Rose Young, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026 Try it in a vegan gumbo for extra creaminess, use it in desserts like a chocolate mousse, or experiment with smoothies made with soy milk, fruit, and almond or vanilla extract. — Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 22 May 2026 The wine bar is where someone can come in for barbecue shrimp and a glass of wine, gumbo, steak au poivre or a more casual bite that still carries the DNA of the flagship. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 In New Orleans, travelers take detours to devour beignets, jambalaya, etouffee, muffaletta, and gumbo. — Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gumbo

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Noun

And for more of a medley, consider three different colorways to line a midcentury-modern lap pool.

— Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2026
D’Angelo’s children introduced the medley, which was set against a backdrop of floor to ceiling windows looking out on a starry sky.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026

Definition of medley

Noun

The nomination for variety special (pre-recorded) means Swift herself is a nominee as the performer and a producer of the concert film, which showcased the final performance of her record-breaking tour.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Where to go From mountains to coastline, Georgia offers a variety of unique habitats for birds.

— Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of variety

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Cotliar went on to work at an assortment of local papers around Los Angeles, then caught wind that The Times had an opening.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
The Protect Illinois Communities Act was signed into law in 2023 by Pritzker and bans AR-15 rifles and similar guns, large-capacity magazines and an assortment of attachments.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026

Definition of assortment

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Frequently incorporating African American women as her subjects, her paintings and collages center around race, femininity, and memory.

— News Desk, Artforum, 9 July 2026
Through the gallery, the Shannons represent Kevin West, whose work has been show at Newfields Art Museum in Indianapolis and the Cincinnati Art Museum, fiber artist Sherry Shine, and collage artist Yolanda Ward.

— Sheryl Nance-Nash, ARTnews.com, 6 July 2026

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Check out their outdoor dining and enjoy all your favorite oceanside foods like crab cakes, jambalaya, and a seafood platter.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
In New Orleans, travelers take detours to devour beignets, jambalaya, etouffee, muffaletta, and gumbo.

— Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026

Definition of jambalaya

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Our recipes include hearty casseroles, warm soups and stews, and freeze-ahead family meals.

— Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026
The main event here is the Butcher’s Feast, a spread of USDA Prime and American Wagyu Beef, plus toro, cozy stews, and more that fill the table.

— Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 2 July 2026

Definition of stew

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During this month of celebrations, here’s a patriotic red, white, and blue salad created in honor of the USA’s 250th birthday.

— Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 8 July 2026
And while this is a special occasion, we’re urged to get a little messy with our food — to use our hands, to paint with a salad, to draw on a cookie.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of salad

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