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 Guests can expect food options such as jambalaya, gumbo, po’boys and beignets, as well as live music from the Euphoria Brass Band. — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 Bayou Box served gumbo, muffuletta, po’ boys, shrimp Creole, shrimp étouffée, crawfish étouffée, beignets and other classic Cajun dishes. — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026 When used in gumbo, okra releases its mucilage, which naturally thickens the stew, says Rice. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026 Just one block over from Sky’s, celebrity-favorite Stevie’s Creole Cafe is still going strong with po’boy sandwiches, gumbo and daily specials. — Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for gumbo

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Noun

Sequenced at the center of a three-track medley, its death-dream logic deliberately evokes the SMiLE era’s dark, confusing edge.

— Ryan Meehan, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
Transfer the vegetable medley to a 13-by-18-by-1-inch sheet pan.

— Candy Hom, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of medley

Noun

Locals claimed that drinking it was helpful for a variety of respiratory and digestive problems.

— D. T. Max, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
That includes cards such as the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees), which comes with a variety of excellent travel insurance benefits and the American Express® Gold Card, which is a rewarding option for dining and grocery purchases.

— Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of variety

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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
Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.

— Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026

Definition of jumble

Noun

Sake Sushi’s menu serves classic Japanese sashimi and Americanized sushi, including spicy salmon rolls, crunch roll and an assortment of baked, fried and cooked rolls.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Opening Thursday and live through early January, the shop will feature Ralph Lauren Purple Label and Ralph Lauren Collection alongside an assortment of luxury gifts.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of assortment

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Pollard has also been immersed in surrealism and dada, fitting genres for a musician and visual artist who has a knack for bending words and images to his will — either via hallucinatory lyrics or collages that mesh realms both physical and meta.

— Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2026
His new album-length EP, cantu of the sower, merges these musical tabs into a collage of collages.

— Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of collage

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Strained, the broth is savory and often used as a base for hearty dishes, like soups, grits, jambalaya, gumbo, casseroles, and more.

— Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2026
Menu items will include jambalaya, truffle tenderloin steak and Louisiana-style braised short ribs, according to permitting documents.

— Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of jambalaya

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