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
With its anthemic music, world-famous cuisine, vibrant architecture, and Mardi Gras revelry, New Orleans delivers a visual and thematic backdrop as hearty and flavorful as its famous gumbo.
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James Mercadante, EW.com, 8 Feb. 2025
Dishes including sweet chili wings, gumbo ramen, and bulgogi pay homage to the family’s lineage and legacy, while keeping New Orleans locals and high-profile guests, from Patti Labelle to Keith Lee, coming back for more.
—Roshae Hemmings, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
On the menu: French-style pork chops ($32), Louisiana gumbo ($24), lobster pasta ($40), and apps and sandwiches like ahi tuna, wings, and a burger ($10-$16).
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025
McElroy’s Harbor House A Gulf-side Biloxi restaurant with crab cakes, gumbo, fried clams, and more.
—Cinelle Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025
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James Mercadante, EW.com, 8 Feb. 2025
Dishes including sweet chili wings, gumbo ramen, and bulgogi pay homage to the family’s lineage and legacy, while keeping New Orleans locals and high-profile guests, from Patti Labelle to Keith Lee, coming back for more.
—Roshae Hemmings, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
On the menu: French-style pork chops ($32), Louisiana gumbo ($24), lobster pasta ($40), and apps and sandwiches like ahi tuna, wings, and a burger ($10-$16).
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025
McElroy’s Harbor House A Gulf-side Biloxi restaurant with crab cakes, gumbo, fried clams, and more.
—Cinelle Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gumbo
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The halftime show featured a medley of songs from the record, featuring cameos from Shaboozey and Malone, and continued on to garner 27 million U.S. viewers on Netflix.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2025
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Recipes like grain bowls, lentil salads or roasted vegetable medleys are now staples, easily adapted to satisfy various dietary restrictions.—
Food Drink Life,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2025
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With the results of this simulation capability, farmers would be able to predict which specific plant varieties will perform best in their fields and quickly determine the best solutions when faced with challenges such as extreme weather.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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Inspired by traditional rituals of Korean life—from the bathhouse to tea ceremonies—there’s options for a variety of settings.—
Lauren Arzbaecher,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2025
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Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2025
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Baker also leads the orchestra, which sounds grand — although the sound in the arts center’s Pugh Theater often left musicians, lead singers and chorus all at the same level, with actors speaking over all of it at the same time to create a sonic jumble.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
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The winners are sure to represent a stunning assortment of books that have topped best-seller and year-end lists.—
Lorraine Berry,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Reformation Launches First-Ever PJ Collection Reformation introduced sleepwear to the brand for the first time by launching a six-piece assortment of comfy styles.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
18 Apr. 2025
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Seashells in My Mother’s Garden and The Giant Boulder Rolling Down, featuring eight large-scale paintings and three intricate collage works on paper, is on view through May 31.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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In fact, some supplements combine biotin and collage into one product.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
11 Apr. 2025
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Alongside his mother and brother, Lee has created a delicious menu anchored by fan favorites: fried salmon, fried teriyaki brussels sprouts, crawfish mac and cheese, jambalaya, and red beans and rice.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
15 Apr. 2025
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Swap out rice for barley in recipes like jambalaya and risotto.—
Kathi Valeii Published,
Verywell Health,
11 Mar. 2025
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Nic feels the same way — when Lara convenes the stews and Nate convenes the deckies for a pre-charter talk, both departments talk more about Marina and Nic’s kiss than work.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2025
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It is used for roasting, sauteing, barbecuing and thickening stews, but also to season cast iron and as a traditional ingredient in soap and candles.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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There are 18 beers on tap, most of which are Colorado brews; pub fare like brats, burgers and fries; and salads and poke.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
22 Apr. 2025
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Here's how to incorporate whole grains into your diet: Add whole grains to fiber-rich dishes, like salads and soups.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Gumbo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gumbo. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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