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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 The group’s music draws from rock, blues, jazz, funk, vintage soul and more to create a compelling sonic gumbo. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2026 As a result, filé and okra became primary thickeners of the dish that became known as gumbo. — Ashley Rose Young, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026 In New Orleans, travelers take detours to devour beignets, jambalaya, etouffee, muffaletta, and gumbo. — Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026 This 12-quart stockpot is perfect for pasta, soups, sauces, gumbo, and more. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gumbo

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Noun

First, Christmas carolers came out and performed a medley to cultivate a Yuletide spirit on a balmy 80-degree afternoon.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 23 July 2026
Set on a stage at the very highest level of the stands, that similarly crowded performance looked like a Grammys medley on video but must have resembled ants scurrying around a screensaver to much of the in-person audience.

— Judy Berman, Time, 19 July 2026

Definition of medley

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Lionfish supplanted indigenous stocks like the red mullet to the dismay of fishers, who have seen local varieties popular with customers greatly diminish.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
But the Idaho Statesman covered a wide variety of other news.

— Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026

Definition of variety

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Petsense offers pet toys and food, grooming supplies, and a small assortment of rodents, reptiles, and fish.

— Gabe Hauari, Florida Times-Union, 30 July 2026
Colored denim has become an important complement to core denim assortments, and brands and consumers are gravitating toward effortless soft and sun-washed tones.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 July 2026

Definition of assortment

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There’s also a collage and a striking large assemblage by Louise Nevelson.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 30 July 2026
Now that their next tour is in full swing, TikTok, Pinterest, and Instagram are already teeming with concert outfit inspiration through collage photos and videos.

— Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 29 July 2026

Definition of collage

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Check out their outdoor dining and enjoy all your favorite oceanside foods like crab cakes, jambalaya, and a seafood platter.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
In New Orleans, travelers take detours to devour beignets, jambalaya, etouffee, muffaletta, and gumbo.

— Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026

Definition of jambalaya

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Not surprisingly, seafood is central to the local cuisine, with such dishes as sole sablaise, a local fish; cuttlefish stew; and mouclade, a mussel dish, among the specialties.

— Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
There is, of course, a chapter on tofu that shows readers how to treat it like both a hearty stew and an invigorating salad, among endless other treatments including an additional chapter on tofu skin.

— Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 29 July 2026

Definition of stew

Noun

The deli counter in the back prepares its own sandwiches to go along with their homemade cookies and Caesar salad, too.

— Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 July 2026
On Friday, July 17, Taylor Farms — which supplies produce for pre-packaged salads in grocery stores and ingredients for fast food chains — announced a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce sourced to the region by the FDA.

— Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

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