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
Next, there is a choice of two soups — turtle gumbo or French onion — or one of two salads, wedge or Caesar.
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Masked crowds flocked to Clement’s traditional Jewish deli food with a Southern twist, which included pimento cheese potato knishes, as well as a dark and brooding matzo ball gumbo.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 12 Feb. 2026
Mama Jambalaya Check the website and social media of this roving food truck and catering operation to track down gumbo, po' boys, and, yes, jambalaya.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
In that way that great gumbo can't be made by strictly following recipes alone nor can great jazz follow a script, planning suddenly felt out of place in a city built on improvisation.
—Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Masked crowds flocked to Clement’s traditional Jewish deli food with a Southern twist, which included pimento cheese potato knishes, as well as a dark and brooding matzo ball gumbo.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 12 Feb. 2026
Mama Jambalaya Check the website and social media of this roving food truck and catering operation to track down gumbo, po' boys, and, yes, jambalaya.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
In that way that great gumbo can't be made by strictly following recipes alone nor can great jazz follow a script, planning suddenly felt out of place in a city built on improvisation.
—Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gumbo
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Their concert at ActivCare in Pacific Beach included music students from PB Middle School, while their concert at Atria La Jolla featured the duo playing a medley of songs individually and as a duet.—
Cyril A. Reinicke,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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After each screening, coordinators put together literacy kits, a medley of tools and activities for at-home practice.—
MAKIYA SEMINERA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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For much of the season, Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball star Darryn Peterson has dealt with a variety of health issues.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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Lingerie brands like Skims, Thirdlove, and Aerie make them in a variety of styles—triangle, scoopneck, longline, T-shirt—with features like adjustable straps, removable cups that add shape to small busts, and wide under-bust bands that support larger boobs.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
13 Mar. 2026
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The result also spotlights conference championships’ awkward fit in the current system, particularly given the fact that conference expansion has led to jumbles atop each league’s standings.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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So often, luxury hotel beds are quietly elegant, deep, and sumptuous—perhaps dressed in high-thread-count Frette linens or topped with a generous assortment of cushy pillows—but there’s not always a ton of visible design that goes into the actual bed setup itself.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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Area 15 is a mixed-use experiential playground, offering up an impressive assortment of retail, dining, nightlife and immersive activities.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Baker’s Indigenous and German heritage inform her three large abstract collage hangings, created using synthetic turf animated by acrylic paint, yarn and a variety of natural materials, including corn husk, willow, buffalo hide and buckskin.—
Grant Klarich Johnson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Wife Victoria Beckham’s name features along with a collage of other words and symbols.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
9 Mar. 2026
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Both gumbo and jambalaya typically contain poultry, seafood and sausage, but gumbo is soupier.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Traditional foods include king cake, paczki, and jambalaya, meant to use up fats in the home.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
17 Feb. 2026
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Broccoli stalks are stellar chopped and tossed into stir-fries, soups, or stews.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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Bolstered by a bevy of veggies and filling potatoes, this hearty stew is a great way to stretch your ground beef.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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For something a little lighter, upscale Milanese sandwich chain De Santis offers salads and sandwiches plus freshly made cakes and coffee.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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As for the rest of her family, her husband likes beet salad and her children also make multiple trips after school.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Gumbo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gumbo. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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