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
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.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
New Orleans Tourists from across America flock to New Orleans for its French Quarter and jazz scene but also for its beignets, po'boys and gumbo.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Go all out on the classics — gumbo, shrimp remoulade and bread pudding.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
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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
New Orleans Tourists from across America flock to New Orleans for its French Quarter and jazz scene but also for its beignets, po'boys and gumbo.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Go all out on the classics — gumbo, shrimp remoulade and bread pudding.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gumbo
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Throughout the night, Swift and Kelce danced to tribute performances for and by the musician’s fellow inductees, including a medley of hits performed by John Fogerty and his sons Shane and Tyler.—
Emily Dentinger,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
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The Colombian rapper was there performing a medley of his hits at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City ahead of the opening match between Mexico and South Africa.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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The variety landscape was reshaped this year.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The result is an aesthetic that skillfully balances a variety of textures, including injecting Shou Sugi Ban custom treatments inspired by Japanese principles of wabi-sabi that typically employ elements of asymmetry, roughness, and simplicity.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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But even that speculative scheme showed how sophisticated PAU could be in adapting an assortment of seductive pasts.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 June 2026
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Your host has invested time and energy into planning a thoughtful menu and bringing your own dish forces them to include something in the assortment that may not be harmonious with the rest of the meal.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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The screening was preceded by a live orchestra performance of the show’s score with a collage of images from the show projected onto the walls of the amphitheater to spectacular effect.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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Her approach to sound collage is deeply idiosyncratic, influenced by her concrète forebearers but untethered from the rigidities of conservatory training.—
Levi Dayan,
Pitchfork,
9 June 2026
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This trio sets the foundation for many of the cuisine’s signature dishes, including étouffée, jambalaya, and gumbo.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
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Savory staples here include po’boys from local fave Sammy's, jambalaya from Mother’s, gumbo by the Gumbo Shop, crawfish étouffée by Creole House, and muffuletta sandwiches fresh from Verti Marte, which is open 24/7—all best paired with live jazz.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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Legumes — lentils, chickpeas, fava beans and white beans — anchor some of the easiest high-fiber Mediterranean diet recipes and work in everything from soups and stews to salads and grain bowls.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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In the 18th and 19th centuries, pepper pot stew was a popular street food.—
Carolyn Zola,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
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Tableside dishes are a highlight, including a seasonal classic Greek salad and mouthwatering whole branzino baked in a coffee-grinds and sea-salt crust, then expertly deboned and served to perfection.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Designed for sharing and connection at the table, the Big Night Out experience includes cheese fondue paired with artisan breads and fresh dippers, a salad course, premium entrée fondue and a chocolate fondue finale served with sweet treats and fresh fruit.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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“Gumbo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gumbo. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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