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
Jazz Fest will host 65 vendors that represent the vast culinary range of New Orleans, a city known for savory (and sweet) treats like crawfish, beignets, gumbo and jambalaya.
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Rachel Desantis, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Start with them raw on the half shell or baked with buttery garlic breadcrumbs, and don’t miss the Mobile Bay gumbo.
originaloysterhouse.com; multiple locations
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—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
For some traditional cuisine, try the gumbo, collards and chicken from Gullah Grub Restaurant for lunch on the island.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
The above skills, monikers, and moves have all been added to the cooking gumbo, which makes up the NBA of today.
—Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Rachel Desantis, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Start with them raw on the half shell or baked with buttery garlic breadcrumbs, and don’t miss the Mobile Bay gumbo.
originaloysterhouse.com; multiple locations
4.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
For some traditional cuisine, try the gumbo, collards and chicken from Gullah Grub Restaurant for lunch on the island.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
The above skills, monikers, and moves have all been added to the cooking gumbo, which makes up the NBA of today.
—Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gumbo
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Hamilton’s Cast Reunion at the Tony Awards Consumption of the Hamilton cast recording exploded following it being highlighted via a medley of songs performed during the 2025 Tony Awards.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Mary’s get their bite from a seedy medley (including sunflower, pumpkin, flax, sesame, and poppy seeds) that imparts an earthy taste and serious body.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
10 June 2025
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So unless Guerin has something unforeseen up his sleeve to add a center via trade, their best option could be in Tuesday’s opening of free agency, though the options remaining there aren’t exactly of the top-six variety.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Other varieties provide additional design elements such as interesting bark, colorful fruits, and fabulous fall foliage to enhance the garden all year long.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 June 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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Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2025
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The challenge right now is to synchronize and systematize data collection and reporting such that meeting the current assortment of local, national and international requirements does not create an undue strain on the core business or leave that business open to risk of non-compliance.—
Mary Foley,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The assortment was developed in tandem with the Nordstrom team with Shanker carefully considering which of her brands made sense to showcase in a new larger setting.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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The images were created using a collage technique, combining gouache and acrylic paint on vintage gardening book paper, then arranged on archival cotton board.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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In My Mother and Eye, 2025, a sweeping Public Art Fund project installed in bus shelters across New York City, Boston, and Chicago, eleven discrete photographic collages plumb this intangible meeting point.—
Jessica Simmons-Reid,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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What is the recipe for U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul's wife Linda's Thanksgiving jambalaya?—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American-Statesman,
26 Nov. 2024
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The jambalaya is a standout, loaded with chicken and sausage.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 May 2025
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Le suggested meat-forward savory dishes, including stews, chilis, roast chicken and tacos.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
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At 34, Kreider said his best hockey is still in front of him, with both Kreider and Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek predicting a bounce-back season after last season was weighed down by a broken hand, back problems and a toxic stew cooking inside the Rangers’ dressing room.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
20 June 2025
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This creamy staple is a key ingredient in Southern kitchens, starring in everything from potato salad and deviled eggs to pineapple sandwiches.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
1 July 2025
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Ahi, salmon and yellowtail lay atop a bowl of sticky rice with a large helping of cucumbers, seaweed and crab salads.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
27 June 2025
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“Gumbo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gumbo. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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