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
It’s been where people gathered, where Creole culture lived and breathed, where Black history got passed down over plates of gumbo.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
Okra Okra is known for its sticky mucilage, which works as a thickening agent for stews and gumbo.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2025
In addition to her signature crepes, McQueen created a soulful gumbo on Saturday evening, blending the flavors of New Orleans and West Africa.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Howard Gumbo: Based on a New Orleans family recipe passed down over the generations, this gumbo is filled with fresh crab and shrimp and Louisiana hot links.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2025
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
Okra Okra is known for its sticky mucilage, which works as a thickening agent for stews and gumbo.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2025
In addition to her signature crepes, McQueen created a soulful gumbo on Saturday evening, blending the flavors of New Orleans and West Africa.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Howard Gumbo: Based on a New Orleans family recipe passed down over the generations, this gumbo is filled with fresh crab and shrimp and Louisiana hot links.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gumbo
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With the final Pussycat Dolls medley, Scherzinger — hoofing it up in black lace and heels, somehow looking about a foot taller than her 5’5″ frame — was all about the life of a showgirl.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
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To open the big anniversary show, McEntire performed a decade-spanning medley, saluting one Song of the Year winner from each of the past six decades.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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Familial pairs choose the experimental merge for a variety of reasons, including a mother with Alzheimer’s linking her mind with her daughter; teenage brothers, one terminally ill; a man and his pregnant fiancée; a father and his addict daughter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Despite these drawbacks, dryland cotton offers notable sustainability advantages, including a smaller carbon footprint compared to other cotton varieties.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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Ray’s most chaotic photograms—jumbles that push out of the frame or look like time bombs ready to explode—find echoes in his films, projected on the back walls, a show in themselves.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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In jumbles of old stones that, to me, are barely legible as the remains of buildings, Cocon López could see the entire timeline of old Aké and how later people interacted with and repurposed what came before.—
Lizzie Wade,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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Trey Smith is expected back in the lineup, and Mahomes has had a full assortment of weapons in the passing game since the returns of Xavier Worthy (injury) and Rashee Rice (suspension).—
Scott Chasen,
Kansas City Star,
2 Nov. 2025
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The brand’s advent calendar is a cookie lover’s dream, full of six varieties in an assortment of festive shapes that’ll go great with your morning cup of coffee or a mug of hot cocoa.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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The hoarding of the Hermès store came down briefly earlier this year, revealing the diamond tile collage in orange hues covering the building, as well as bronze metal art hovering on top.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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In the comments of Kelly’s TikTok, fans made side-by-side collages of baby Sidney and Ozzy, calling them twins.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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If the latter category piques your interest, order the jambalaya or the Catfish Pontchartrain (catfish served with onions, green peppers, celery, and a slightly spicy Southern sauce).—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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This jambalaya needs just four hours on low before the quintessential flavors of New Orleans will be yours to devour.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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Also, a through-line of the episode is that one of the stews discovered that someone had packed and brought a cucumber with them, the reason for which remains a mystery.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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Experience Brazil’s seafood-rich northeastern cuisine, like the signature lobster stew at Cacimba.—
Carla Vianna,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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During a pretty boring game that ended in a 105-95 Knicks win, Eagle and his analyst, Stan Van Gundy, made some chicken salad.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Power bowls, salads, and wraps are good light-bite options, and Sunday brunch is yummy, especially when served with a housemade Bloody Mary, of course.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Gumbo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gumbo. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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