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
No matter the chapter, no matter the group, in London everything swells together like a great Brazilian monochromatic gumbo.
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Theo Lloyd-Hughes, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
In that way that great gumbo can't be made by strictly following recipes alone nor can great jazz follow a script, planning suddenly felt out of place in a city built on improvisation.
—Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Tarrant, Parker and Dallas counties can expect 1 to 3 inches of the icy gumbo; Wise and Denton counties might get up to 5 inches.
—Star-Telegram Staff, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
On her recent Netflix holiday special, the Duchess of Sussex made her mother's recipe for gumbo, their traditional Christmas Eve meal.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
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Theo Lloyd-Hughes, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
In that way that great gumbo can't be made by strictly following recipes alone nor can great jazz follow a script, planning suddenly felt out of place in a city built on improvisation.
—Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Tarrant, Parker and Dallas counties can expect 1 to 3 inches of the icy gumbo; Wise and Denton counties might get up to 5 inches.
—Star-Telegram Staff, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
On her recent Netflix holiday special, the Duchess of Sussex made her mother's recipe for gumbo, their traditional Christmas Eve meal.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gumbo
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A week after reviving her Prince routine to honor fans during a meet at Minnesota, Chiles seamlessly transitioned back at Pauley Pavilion to her energetic routine set to a medley of hits by icons Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder and Tina Turner.—
Los Angeles Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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True to form, a medley of diamond jewelry and a black leather handbag rounded out Rihanna’s Valentine’s Day look.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
15 Feb. 2026
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The laws have been challenged by families representing a variety of religions, including Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism and clergy, in addition to nonreligious families.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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Cardenas this month opened a new hibachi business, Hibachi La Ceiba, where the main dishes are made with his own house made teriyaki that comes in sweet or spicy varieties and contains a little less salt than most teriyaki.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 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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The result also spotlights conference championships’ awkward fit in the current system, particularly given the fact that conference expansion has led to jumbles atop each league’s standings.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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Nearby is Fwala, a Qatari dialect word for a dessert assortment served to guests.—
Rachel Morris,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Besides a full assortment of hats, the store stocks Western apparel, cowboy boots, and handmade leather items.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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Portraits, politically charged tabletop collages and quiet photographs that capture the simple vibrance of daily life are strewn across Regen’s 20,000 square feet of gallery space.—
Steve Appleford,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Across the room, the cutting humor and satirical whimsy of Crystal Denise Gillion’s collages cannot be ignored.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Of course, there’s the colorful king cake, the traditional New Orleans recipes like gumbo and jambalaya, as well as jubilant carnivals and parades.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2026
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The reviews for this easy jambalaya recipe are glowing.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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This is followed by, say, a succulent duck pot-au-feu (stew) or the iconic nose-to-tail dish tête de veau (calf's head), smothered with a creamy gribiche sauce, then cervelle de canut, a creamy white cheese with herbs and shallots.—
John Brunton,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Try adding beans to soups, stews, or salads, recommends Wright.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
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Lunch is a similarly leisurely affair, with guests sheltering from the midday sun to enjoy crunchy salads, hamburgers, and small plates spread out beside the pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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This bright salad can stand alone as a main dish or complement a large cookout spread.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Gumbo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gumbo. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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