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
This 12-quart stockpot is perfect for pasta, soups, sauces, gumbo, and more.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 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.
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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.
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Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Naan and gumbo, kimchi and chow chow companionably share the menu.
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Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 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
Naan and gumbo, kimchi and chow chow companionably share the menu.
—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for gumbo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gumbo
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D’Angelo’s children introduced the medley, which was set against a backdrop of floor to ceiling windows looking out on a starry sky.
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Outside of starring in the indie film Bailiwick and landing a small role on the popular TV show Empire, Jade returned to the Drag Race stage on the season 10 finale to perform a medley of RuPaul's signature hits alongside All Stars 4 contestant Mo Heart.
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The principal grape varieties in this region are Plavac Mali (red) and Pošip (white).
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Bagel lovers can pick from classic varieties like sesame, cinnamon raisin, blueberry and poppy seed.
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Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.
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Complete your sleep sanctuary with cozy body pillows, laundry essentials, and a wide assortment of colors and styles.
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Pinned to their random assortment of hats were scrawled, handmade signs proclaiming liberty or death.
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General interest in collage, crafting and pottery is also rising.
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The posts all linked to an official press release on the restaurant's website, which included a lengthy artist's statement that detailed how the large, rectangular collage came together.
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In New Orleans, travelers take detours to devour beignets, jambalaya, etouffee, muffaletta, and gumbo.
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This trio sets the foundation for many of the cuisine’s signature dishes, including étouffée, jambalaya, and gumbo.
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In the eeriness of quietude and gossamer sound, Atkinson invites us to stew, and then break free.
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Freezing is best when using your onions for cooked dishes like soups, stews, sautés, or stir-fries, as the texture will soften after thawing.
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This tiny French bistro has great tomato soup, salads, and simple yet amazing French sandwiches.
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Our investigation found that the only people using the kitchen now work for a meal prep company that makes salads and wraps for Dallas coffee shops.
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“Gumbo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gumbo. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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